All citations for Washington Healthcare 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

August 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. 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 August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  3. 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 August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0791, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

  6. 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 August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

  8. 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  10. 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 May 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2023).

  11. 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 May 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2023).

  12. 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 May 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2023).

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

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  16. 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  17. 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  20. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 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.