CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in WASHINGTON, DC was fined $184,400 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 143 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (WASHINGTON, DC) — $184,400 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in WASHINGTON, DC was fined $184,400 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 143 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.