All citations for Hebrew Home of Greater Washington

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0221, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.