DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA : CONFIRMED NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS

RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D,E,F
potential for minimal harm: score= A,B,C
The complaint data was obtained directly from CMS, 02/27/08. More recent reports/corrections may be available at the nursing home, ask to see all reports
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THE WASHINGTON HOME: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
04/22/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
04/22/2005 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
09/30/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
09/30/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
09/30/2005 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
09/30/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
10/20/2006 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
10/20/2006 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
10/20/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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BEVERLY LIVINGCENTER-NW: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
02/18/2005 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
02/18/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
02/25/2005 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
02/25/2005 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
03/01/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
05/13/2005 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. D
06/02/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
06/02/2005 Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. D
02/23/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
02/23/2006 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
03/16/2006 Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. D
03/16/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
03/16/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/16/2006 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
03/16/2006 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
03/16/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
03/16/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
03/16/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. E
03/16/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
03/16/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
03/16/2006 Follow all laws and professional standards. E
03/16/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
06/23/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
06/23/2006 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
12/15/2006 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
01/10/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
01/10/2007 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
07/05/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
04/20/2005 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
04/20/2005 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
04/20/2005 Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
04/20/2005 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
04/20/2005 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
04/20/2005 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
05/13/2005 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CAROLYN BOONE LEWIS HEALTH CARE CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
11/17/2004 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
11/17/2004 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
07/21/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
12/21/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
12/21/2005 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
05/12/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
05/12/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. L
05/12/2006 Follow all laws and professional standards. L
05/12/2006 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. L
08/27/2007 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
08/27/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
08/27/2007 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
08/27/2007 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
08/27/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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GRANT PARK CARE CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/08/2004 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
12/22/2004 Let each resident choose whether to manage his or her own money or deposit it with the nursing home. D
01/24/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
02/11/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
06/21/2005 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
07/25/2005 Follow all laws and professional standards. C
08/02/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
08/02/2005 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
08/31/2005 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
08/31/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. F
08/31/2005 Keep all essential equipment working safely. L
08/31/2005 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. L
08/31/2005 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. L
10/19/2005 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
10/19/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
10/19/2005 Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. D
02/08/2006 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
02/08/2006 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
06/29/2006 Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. D
06/29/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. C
06/29/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
06/29/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
06/29/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. E
06/29/2006 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
07/10/2006 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
12/12/2006 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
01/16/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
01/16/2007 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
01/16/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
02/05/2007 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
02/05/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
03/16/2007 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
03/16/2007 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
03/16/2007 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
06/26/2007 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. E
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
07/14/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
07/14/2005 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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SUNRISE AT THOMAS CIRCLE: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
01/12/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
12/08/2006 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WASHINGTON NURSING FACILITY: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/22/2004 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
12/22/2004 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
11/23/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
11/23/2005 Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. D
05/01/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
05/01/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. K
05/01/2006 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. K
05/01/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. L
05/01/2006 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. L
07/07/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
07/17/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
07/19/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
07/19/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
07/19/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
09/10/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
09/13/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
09/13/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
03/29/2007 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
03/31/2007 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/31/2007 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
11/05/2007 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
11/05/2007 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
11/05/2007 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF WASHINGTON-HADLEY SNF: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
04/22/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
06/11/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CAPITOL HILL NURSING CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
02/08/2006 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CARROLL MANOR NURSING & REHAB: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
03/17/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
09/08/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
09/08/2006 Give or get x-rays and other tests to meet the needs of residents. D
07/17/2007 Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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J B JOHNSON NURSING CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/15/2004 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
12/15/2004 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
12/15/2004 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
04/07/2005 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
04/07/2005 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
04/07/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
04/07/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
03/23/2006 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
04/16/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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