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Facility profile · CCN 505017

Washington Care Center

62 federal citations on record , and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $80,779.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
62
Total citations
61
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$80,779
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

62 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 16, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.EStandard
Dec 16, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Dec 16, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.EStandard
Dec 16, 2025F584Honor 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.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F578Honor 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.DStandard
Dec 16, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Sep 18, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Aug 7, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Nov 12, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 21, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Aug 21, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Aug 21, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Aug 21, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Aug 21, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard
Aug 21, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Aug 21, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Aug 21, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Aug 21, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Aug 21, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Aug 21, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesEStandard
Aug 21, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EStandard
Aug 21, 2024F625Notify 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
Aug 21, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard
Aug 21, 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
Aug 21, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EStandard
May 30, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Nov 1, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jun 14, 2023F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jun 14, 2023F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Jun 14, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Jun 14, 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.DStandard
Jun 14, 2023F584Honor 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
Jun 14, 2023F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.EStandard
Jun 14, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
May 3, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint
May 3, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Apr 4, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $80,779 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 30, 2024Fine$29,211
May 3, 2023Fine$26,088
Apr 4, 2023Fine$25,480
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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