WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS in WASHINGTON, DC was fined $272,526 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS (WASHINGTON, DC) — $272,526 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS in WASHINGTON, DC was fined $272,526 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


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


• 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.