Washington Senior Living
1201 Newcastle · Washington, IL · 61571 · 3094443161
122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$230,097 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $230,097 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2025 · 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 August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 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 August 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 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 June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 20, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 20, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 20, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 20, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | Fine | $230,097 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145000 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.