FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 11, 2023

  Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that their residents were free of accidents which resulted in harm to resident #2. This was evident for 1 (Resident #2) of 3 residents reviewed for falls. The findings include: A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident. It is used to plan, assess, and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. The MDS (Minimum Data Set) is a complete assessment of the resident which provides the facility with the information necessary to develop a plan of care, provide the appropriate care and services to the resident, and to modify the care plan based on the resident's status. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF640Nov 25, 2025

  Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to electronically transmit the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the required timeframe. This was evident for 5 (Resident #2, #9, #16, #18 and #21) of 12 residents reviewed for resident assessment during the recertification survey.The findings include: Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a core set of screening, clinical, and functional status data elements, including common definitions and coding categories, which form the foundation of a comprehensive assessment for all residents of nursing homes certified to participate in Medicare or Medicaid. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Nov 25, 2025

  Based on interview and record review it was determined that the facility failed to hold quarterly Care Plan Meetings with the Interdisciplinary Team. This was evident for 4 (Resident #21, #13, #12 and #70) of 9 Residents reviewed for care plan meetings during the recertification survey.The findings include: Care Plan meetings are meetings with a team of care providers (attending physician, a registered nurse, nursing assistant dietary services, resident, and the resident's representative if applicable) to ensure the plan is continually adjusted to meet the changing needs or concerns of residents. Care Plan meetings are required to be held quarterly. 1). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF578Feb 2, 2024

  Based on resident record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure residents were either admitted with an Advance Directive or offered one at the time of admission. This was evident for 4 (#9, #63, #64 and #118) out of 11 residents reviewed for Advance Directives. Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes. The two most common advance directives for health care are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. The findings include: 1a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Feb 2, 2024

  Based on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents with a safe and homelike environment. This was evident for 6 (Resident #3, #8, #44, #67, #108 and #119) out of 66 residents' rooms and shared spaces observed during multiple tours of the facility during annual survey. The findings include: 1. On 1/9/24 at 9:30 AM Surveyors conducted a tour of the facility and observed: - A sink in Resident #3 room with a rusted hole in the basin measuring approximately 3 inches in diameter, with sharp edges at the interior of the hole. - The door to the shared closet in Resident #3's room was off track and uneven in appearance. - A wooden bed bumper located on the wall directly behind Resident #3's bed was visibly broken and splintered. […]