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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVINGCMS #1450001 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

145000 02/21/2025 Washington Senior Living 1201 Newcastle Washington, IL 61571
F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate thoroughly and protect (by not removing the male CNA/Certified Nurse Aid) pending an investigation for one (R4) of three residents reviewed for abuse in a sample of seven. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Facility Abuse and Neglect Policy, revised August 2008, documents, The staff will investigate alleged occurrences of abuse to clarify what happened and identify possible causes. The facility will remove any alleged perpetrators of abuse from any further contact with residents pending an investigation. If the alleged perpetrator is an employee, the employee will be sent home and advised not to return to work until further notice. That employee shall be immediately suspended without pay, not having any further resident contact, pending the outcome of the investigation. Interview all persons who may have knowledge of the incident. Facility final Reportable Event submitted to the state agency by V1 Administrator, dated 1/16/25, documents, Event occurred on 1/11/25 at 7PM, and (R4) has Alzheimer's disease and demonstrates confusion regarding time/person/place. (Local) police department officer came to the facility and stated that (R4) told her (family) that a male care giver had forced her into the shower and was touched inappropriately over a week ago. Final investigation completed. (R4) gave a description of a blonde male care giver of average height that forced her into the shower a while ago but believed it was in the last week. Facility does not employ any male CNAs. The male nurse that was in facility does not meet the description and stated he did not provide any direct care to (R4). R4's medical record documents R4 is not cognitively intact and requires max assist with showers/bathing. Facility provided nursing and CNA roster, undated, documents V4 CNA is the only male CNA employed at the facility. Facility provided time card for V4 CNA documents V4 CNA worked 1/1/25, 1/8/25, and 1/11/25 from 10PM to 6AM. On 2/20/25 at 12:25PM, V3 CNA stated V4 CNA was a male that is in his 80's, gray hair, short stature, and has worked at the facility for over 30 years. On 2/20/25 at 2:50PM, V1 Administrator stated V1 had no male CNAs and when asked who V4 was, he stated he forgot he worked at the facility. V1 stated V1 did not interview (V4 CNA) and did not suspend him pending R4's abuse investigation. V1 verified (V4) worked after the allegation came in on Page 1 of 2 145000 145000 02/21/2025 Washington Senior Living 1201 Newcastle Washington, IL 61571
F 0610 1/11/25 and that V4 worked on 1/1/25 and 1/8/25 from 10PM to 6AM. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 145000 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 21, 2025 survey of WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVING?

This was a inspection survey of WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVING on February 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVING on February 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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