F558 in Washington. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Washington cites F558 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.47×
0.47 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Washington citations0.52%
Of every deficiency written in Washington in 2025, this is the portion that was F558.
Washington0.52%
National1.11%
Share of all citations that were F558.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Washington surveyors wrote
F558 findings written in Washington, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
G · Actual harm, isolatedNovember 22, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to set-up a visually impaired resident's room to ensure it accommodated the individualized needs and preferences for 1 of 2 residents (Resident 6) reviewed for accommodation of needs and preferences. Resident 6 experienced psychosocial harm as evidenced by changes in their activity, behavior, and mood from their baseline due to their new physical environment that was not individualized for their preference of independent functioning.
Findings included . …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMarch 25, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights (an alerting device for staff to assist residents in need) were within reach for 2 of 2 residents (Residents 87 & 24), reviewed for accommodation of needs. This failure placed the residents at risk for delayed care, accidents/falls, and a diminished quality of life.
Findings included.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Answering the Call Light, revised in October 2010, showed, When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure the call light is within easy reach of the resident. …
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