FT WASHINGTON HEALTH CENTER Nursing Home


FT WASHINGTON HEALTH CENTER (CCN: 215146) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in FORT WASHINGTON, MD (20744). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 150 certified beds and maintains an average of 145. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.17155 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since June 1, 1983 and the last listed health inspection was on April 17, 2019, The facility is located in Prince Georges county and provides senior and nursing home care.

FT WASHINGTON HEALTH CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: FT WASHINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Address: 12021 LIVINGSTON ROAD, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744

Phone: (301) 292-0300

County: Prince Georges (160)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 150

Average Residents Per Day: 145. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: LIVINGSTON LEASING CO., LLC

First Approved Date: June 1, 1983

Affiliated Entity: COMMUNICARE HEALTH (153)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Both

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.66966, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.0981, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4037, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5018

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.17155

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.79845, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2262

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0563

Nurse Staff Turnover: 66.4, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 70.6, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0915, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7314, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3509

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.62628, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.1078, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.4335

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.14961

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.77909

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2019-04-17 (Score: 124), Cycle 2: 2017-11-17 (Score: 12), Cycle 3: 2016-09-30 (Score: 72)

Total Weighted Health Score: 78.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 1

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 11450.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 12021 LIVINGSTON ROAD,FORT WASHINGTON,MD,20744 (38.7242, -76.988)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-24

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-24

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-24

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-24

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-02

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-24

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2019-04-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-06-01

Citation on 2019-04-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-06-01

Citation on 2019-04-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-06-01

Citation on 2019-04-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-06-01

Citation on 2019-04-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-06-01

Citation on 2017-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-21

Citation on 2017-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-21

Citation on 2017-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-21

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-20

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-20

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-20

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14

Citation on 2016-09-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-14


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2019-04-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-31

Citation on 2019-04-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0522, Version: New

Description: Have an externally vented heating system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-31

Citation on 2019-04-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0911, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-31

Citation on 2019-04-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0916, Version: New

Description: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-31

Citation on 2019-04-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-31

Citation on 2016-09-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0029, Version: New

Description: Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-30

Citation on 2016-09-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0056, Version: New

Description: An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-30

Citation on 2016-09-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0062, Version: New

Description: Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-30

Citation on 2016-09-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0130, Version: New

Description: Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2016-11-30