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Washington County Nursing Home

Nursing HomeChatom, ALCMS 015123
4 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
88

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
77.5

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
4

*CMS

Inspections on file
3

*CMS

Last inspection
2019-02-28

*CMS

Citations

4 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0341Generalpotential for harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0325Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Washington County Nursing Home?
Washington County Nursing Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chatom, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015123.
What is the CMS rating for Washington County Nursing Home?
Washington County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Washington County Nursing Home have?
Washington County Nursing Home is certified for 88 beds. It serves an average of 77.5 residents per day.
How many citations does Washington County Nursing Home have?
Washington County Nursing Home has 4 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Washington County Nursing Home last inspected?
Washington County Nursing Home was last inspected on February 28, 2019. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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