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WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS

2601 18TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Score: 52 / 100

Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 52/100. The facility ranks in the 47th percentile among District of Columbia nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs provides above-average staffing with 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 59 deficiencies at Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.42 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.62 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.77 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.65 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

59
Total Deficiencies
Aug 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 55 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0577 Severity D
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0627 Severity D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jul 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jul 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jul 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 19.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $272,526

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
259
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29