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Facility profile · CCN 215146

Ft Washington Health Center

49 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $7,443.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
49
Total citations
41
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$7,443
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

49 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Aug 7, 2025F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.DComplaint
Aug 7, 2025F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DComplaint
Aug 7, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Aug 7, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Feb 2, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Feb 2, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Feb 2, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Feb 2, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard
Feb 2, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Feb 2, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Oct 11, 2023F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2023F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Oct 11, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2023F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EComplaint
Apr 17, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Apr 17, 2019F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Apr 17, 2019F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Apr 17, 2019F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Apr 17, 2019F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Nov 17, 2017F524Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully.BStandard
Nov 17, 2017F441Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.EStandard
Nov 17, 2017F431Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $7,443 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 11, 2023Fine$7,443
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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