Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. Ne · Washington, DC · 20019 · 2023997504
296 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $106,947 |
Inspection citations (111 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $80,262 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 095019 · certified since May 24, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.