All citations for Washington Soldiers Home

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 29, 2025

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  3. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  4. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  5. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (August 16, 2024).

  6. 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 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  8. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  11. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  12. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  13. 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 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  15. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 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.