FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
12021 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 · (301) 292-0300
For profit - Corporation · 150 certified beds
FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 19 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $7,443 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 25, 2025 found 19 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.November 25, 2025 · F0640 · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0657 · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 25, 2025 · F0580 · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.November 25, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.November 25, 2025 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 25, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.November 25, 2025 · F0644 · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.November 25, 2025 · F0658 · 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.November 25, 2025 · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 25, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.November 25, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.November 25, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.November 25, 2025 · F0790 · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.November 25, 2025 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 7, 2025 · F0609 · 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 7, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.August 7, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.August 7, 2025 · F0713 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 2, 2024 · F0610 · 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.February 2, 2024 · F0684 · 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 2, 2024 · F0689 · 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.February 2, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.October 11, 2023 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.October 11, 2023 · F0624 · 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.October 11, 2023 · F0625 · 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.October 11, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.October 11, 2023 · F0713 · 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.October 11, 2023 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,443October 11, 2023
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 | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.57 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.9% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 139.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Larkin Chase Center Bowie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Villa Rosa Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC Bowie · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks Clinton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Future Care Pineview Clinton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Forestville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center District Heights · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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