Ft Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
12021 Livingston Road · Fort Washington, MD · 20744 · 3012920300
150 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Health Care Facility Management, LLC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,443 |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
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 January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 11, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215146 · certified since June 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.