All citations for Washington Care Center

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

December 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 124 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2025).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2024).

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  9. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  10. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  11. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  12. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  16. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2024).

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

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

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.