Nursing home inspections in Washington
Washington surveyors cite pasarr screening (F645) at 4.66× its national share.
The same chapter of the regulations — resident assessment and care planning — holds this state’s widest gap the other way: “Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the…”, at 0.79×.
F645 · 81 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Washington cites above its expected share
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
81 citations across 81 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
71 citations across 53 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
78 citations across 72 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
76 citations across 75 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
80 citations across 75 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
140 citations across 109 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
58 citations across 57 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
89 citations across 86 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
54 citations across 53 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
58 citations across 52 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
4.1% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J280.3% | K170.2% | L110.1% |
| Actual harm | G3443.5% | H70.1% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D6,28863.4% | E2,72027.4% | F4144.2% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B300.3% | C660.7% |
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