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 18 of 18 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress 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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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