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F850 citations in Washington

Administration Deficiencies

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F850 in Washington. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Washington cites F850 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.43×

1.43 times the share F850 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Washington citations0.07%

Of every deficiency written in Washington in 2025, this is the portion that was F850.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Washington surveyors wrote

F850 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.

F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadJanuary 14, 2026

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a full-time qualified social worker. This failure placed residents at risk of lacking medically related social services and a diminished quality of life. Findings included.Review of facility licensing data, effective 06/01/2020, showed the facility was licensed for 130 beds.During an interview on 01/08/2026 at 2:13 PM, Staff V, Social Services Assistant, stated the facility's Social Services Director had been on maternity leave for two weeks and they were handling the qualified social worker duties until they returned. Staff V stated they were told they would receive assistance during the social services director's leave but were unsure when this help would arrive. …

Linden Grove Health Care Center

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadApril 11, 2018

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to employ a qualified social worker full time. This failure placed the residents at risk of not having medically related social service needs met. Findings include . Review of the qualifications of the work history and education of the Social Service Director (SSD) showed the SSD did not have a Bachelor's degree. On 04/11/18 at 12:06 PM, the Administrator stated the facility had let go of the Medical Social Worker the week before, and was aware the current SSD did not meet the required qualifications. Reference WAC 388-97-0960 (2)(a)(b)

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Recent years

YearShare of Washington citationsvs expected
20230.05%1.12×
20240.12%2.51×
20250.07%1.43×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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