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 26 to 50 of 65 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  5. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  6. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  11. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  13. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  16. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 19, 2023).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 19, 2023).

  18. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  19. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  20. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  21. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 19, 2023).

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

    Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0525, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  24. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  25. 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 June 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.