Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019 · (202) 399-7504
For profit - Corporation · 296 certified beds

Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.

Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2022, found 40 citations, 3 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the District of Columbia average is 23.2). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $97,607 in all.

Medicare ratings

Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating.	2 out of 5 stars · Below average
Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state.	1 out of 5 stars · Much below average
Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay.	4 out of 5 stars · Above average
StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover.	5 out of 5 stars · Much above average

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on April 20, 2022 found 40 citations. What an inspection citation means

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 20, 2022 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 20, 2022 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 20, 2022 · F0695 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 20, 2022 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 20, 2022 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 20, 2022 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 20, 2022 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 20, 2022 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.April 20, 2022 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 20, 2022 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 20, 2022 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 20, 2022 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.April 20, 2022 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 20, 2022 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 20, 2022 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 20, 2022 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.April 20, 2022 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 20, 2022 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 20, 2022 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.April 20, 2022 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 20, 2022 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 20, 2022 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 20, 2022 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 20, 2022 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.April 20, 2022 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 20, 2022 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 20, 2022 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.April 20, 2022 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.April 20, 2022 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.April 20, 2022 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 20, 2022 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 20, 2022 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 20, 2022 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.April 20, 2022 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 20, 2022 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.April 20, 2022 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.April 20, 2022 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.April 20, 2022 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Post nurse staffing information every day.April 20, 2022 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.April 20, 2022 · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 39 citations.

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 4, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 4, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 4, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 4, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 4, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.February 4, 2026 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 4, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 4, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.September 17, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.September 17, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 20, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.August 20, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 20, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.January 31, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.January 31, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.November 11, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedNovember 11, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 23, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.May 23, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.May 23, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.May 23, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.May 23, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 23, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 23, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.May 23, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 23, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 23, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.May 23, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 23, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 23, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 23, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 23, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.May 23, 2024 · F0710 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.May 23, 2024 · F0711 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.May 23, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.May 23, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.May 23, 2024 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 23, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some

Fines and payment denials

Fine of $17,345February 4, 2026
Fine of $80,262May 23, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

Hours per resident per day	This home	District of Columbia average	U.S. average
Total nurse staffing	4.06	4.72	3.86
Registered nurses (RN)	0.89	1.46	0.69
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)	0.67	0.60	0.86
Nurse aides	2.49	2.66	2.32
Total nursing staff turnover	31%	34%	45.8%

About this home

Ownership	For profit - Corporation
Certified beds	296
Average residents per day	266.7
Inside a hospital	No
Continuing care retirement community	No

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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.