Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs
2601 18th Street Ne · Washington, DC · 20018 · 2025416080
259 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $181,776 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
$181,776 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 15% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $272,526 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · 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 September 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 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 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 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 October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2024 · 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 October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | Fine | $164,975 |
| July 16, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| September 14, 2023 | Fine | $90,750 |
| September 14, 2023 | Payment Denial | 37 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 095014 · certified since January 31, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.