WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVING in WASHINGTON, IL was fined $380,429 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 75 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVING (WASHINGTON, IL) — $380,429 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WASHINGTON SENIOR LIVING in WASHINGTON, IL was fined $380,429 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 75 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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