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FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Nursing HomeFort Washington, MDCMS 215146
95 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
150

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
140.4

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
95

*CMS

Inspections on file
10

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-11-25

*CMS

Citations

95 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.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0628Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0636Generalpotential for harm

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

  • 0640Generalpotential for harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0644Generalpotential for harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0790Generalpotential for harm

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0825Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

  • 0031Generalpotential for harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0100Generalpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements.

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0700Generalpotential for harm

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  • 0713Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0710Generalpotential for harm

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0225Generalpotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0697Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0624Generalpotential for harm

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0713Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

  • 0836Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0770Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0710Generalpotential for harm

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0353Generalno actual harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0522Generalpotential for harm

    Have an externally vented heating system.

  • 0911Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0916Generalno actual harm

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

  • 0923Generalno actual harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0622Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0431Generalpotential for harm

    Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

  • 0441Generalpotential for harm

    Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

  • 0524Generalno actual harm

    Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully.

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 FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fort Washington, MD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 215146.
What is the CMS rating for FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?
FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is certified for 150 beds. It serves an average of 140.4 residents per day.
How many citations does FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?
FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 95 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center last inspected?
FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center was last inspected on November 25, 2025. 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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