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Fort Washington Health Center
12021 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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Fort Washington Health Center Description
Fort Washington Health Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.0 miles outside the small town of Friendly, Maryland and is part of the Communicare Health network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews express deep dissatisfaction with the care provided, citing instances of neglect, poor communication with families, and concerns over medication management and treatment of bed sores.
- Some reviewers allege their loved ones experienced worsened health conditions due to the facility's lack of attention and care, including cases where individuals were reportedly left unattended, leading to falls and hospitalizations.
- Concerns were raised about the professionalism and compassion of the staff, with some describing interactions as unprofessional, rude, and lacking in empathy.
- There are mentions of the facility's environment, with one review noting it does not smell and praises the spacious private rooms, while another criticizes the odors and cold food.
- A few positive comments highlight the kindness and helpfulness of some staff members, as well as satisfactory experiences with the administration and certain care aspects.
- However, the overwhelming majority of feedback is negative, with reviewers advising against choosing this facility for loved ones, citing issues of neglect, inadequate care, and overall dissatisfaction with the services provided.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 1, 1983
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 150
Total current residents: 144
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | D | Hazardous Area Deficiencies | Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | F | Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies | An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | F | Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies | Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. |
| 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-21 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
| 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-21 | B | Administration Deficiencies | Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-06 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-06 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-06 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-06 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-06 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. |
| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-20 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. |
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Friendly which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 9,250 (very small town).
- The average income is $68,701, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 84
- Low Temperature: 37
- Average Temperature: 61.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 151 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
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Supermarkets
Safeway
0.2 miles awayGiant
2.3 miles awayWeis
3.8 miles awayPotomac Gourmet Market
4.4 miles awayAldi
5.4 miles awayTransportation
Gaylord National Ferry Landing
4.3 miles awayNational Harbor Ferry Landing
4.5 miles awayMt Vernon Ferry Landing
5.5 miles awayBus Stations
Old Fort Rd and Indian Head Hwy 210 Fort Washinton Forest
0.8 miles awayAccokeek Park & Ride (MD 210 & MD 373)
3.9 miles awaySaint George Boulevard & Waterfront Street
4.2 miles awayOxon Hill Road & Harborview Avenue
5.1 miles awayShuttle Stop
5.4 miles awayBanks
M&T Bank
0.2 miles awayOld Line Bank
0.8 miles awayWells Fargo
3.8 miles awayNavy Federal Credit Union
4.6 miles awaySunTrust
4.7 miles awayHospitals
Fort Washington Medical Center
0.3 miles awayInova Mount Vernon Hospital
4.7 miles awayMedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
6.2 miles awayUnited Medical Center
7.6 miles awayMalcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center
7.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayRite Aid
3.8 miles awayWalgreens
5.3 miles awayNeighborhood Pharmacy
7.9 miles awayGiant Pharmacy
8.2 miles awayDentists
Swan Creek Dental Care
0.2 miles awayFamily Dentistry
2.6 miles awayParker-Gray Pediatric Dental Care
6.7 miles awayBraddock Dental
6.8 miles awayDentist Ashley S. Nguyen
6.9 miles awayParks
Tantallon Park
0.3 miles awayPotomac Landing Park
0.8 miles awayFranklin Square Park
0.8 miles awayValley View
1.1 miles awayTantallon North
1.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory
12.3 miles awayCentral Presbyterian Church
14.3 miles awayCrossover Church
16.1 miles awaySaint Mary of Sorrows Historic Catholic Church
19.0 miles awayShopping
Alexandria Commons
7.7 miles awaySaint Charles Towne Center
8.0 miles awayThe Shops at Iverson
8.1 miles awayAndrews Manor Shopping Center
8.3 miles awayShoppes of Foxchase
8.9 miles awayCulture
Plaza Entertainment
4.5 miles awaySpringbank Arts Building
5.6 miles awayAthenaeum
6.2 miles awayTorpedo Factory Art Center
6.2 miles awayDel Ray Artisans
8.2 miles awayRestaurants
Hong Kong
0.2 miles awayAmerica's Best Wings
0.2 miles awayLedo Pizza & Pasta
0.2 miles awaySilvestre Chicken
0.3 miles awayAfricaribbean Taste
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