Ft Washington Health Center

12021 Livingston Road, Fort Washington MD, 20744

Resident Review Score
4.3
|
Average
Starting price

$2,820

For this area
$$$
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Ft Washington Health Center is a nursing home in Fort Washington, MD, with 150 certified beds. Ft Washington Health Center is a senior care company operated by CommuniCare Family of Companies. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Ft Washington Health Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $2,820 and range up to $7,845 per month. The average price in the community is $5,333, which is more than the average cost of $5,050 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 1.1 by an LPN) and 1.7 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 24 hospitals within 25 miles of Ft Washington Health Center. The two closest hospitals are Fort Washington Hospital, which is 0.3 miles away, and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, which is 4.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for the staff of this facility are poor (rating of 1) and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 1.

Some of the key amenities available at Ft Washington Health Center are:

  • Beauty & Barber
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 661-2445 or reach the community directly at(301) 292-0300

Pricing for Ft Washington Health Center

$5,050Avg. Local Starting Price
Ft Washington Health Center$2,820

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,544
  • In Washington (Hagerstown)$5,050
  • In MD$5,275

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Resident Review Score
4.3
|
Average
#1 in Fort Washington, MD
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved4
Loved0
Good0
Average2
Below Average10

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a range of feedback from their clients, with many highlighting the caring and dedicated nature of the staff and the variety of activities and support offered to residents. Positive comments have consistently praised the friendly and helpful nature of both administrative and direct care staff, including the special mentions of the recreation department's engaging activities like field trips, bingo, cooking classes, and arts and crafts. The maintenance department also received accolades for their responsiveness, especially during emergencies. Families have expressed gratitude for the compassionate care their loved ones received, noting the staff's willingness to provide updates and accommodate family interactions—even participating in prayers and songs. Some reviewers also cherished the sense of community and the personal bonds formed with the care staff, describing them as a second family.
However, there were criticisms pointing towards operational issues such as inconsistency in staff performance, with some of the new staff reportedly not being as attentive or knowledgeable about resident care needs, including medication management. Concerns about understaffing, particularly on weekends, and complaints about the quality of food were also mentioned. Additionally, the loss of personal items and the management of residents' medications were highlighted as areas needing improvement. Despite these issues, the sentiments of appreciation for the overall environment and the efforts of many dedicated staff members were clear, showing a community that, while facing challenges, has made positive impacts on many of its residents and their families.

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ANNUAL DATA

Ft Washington Health Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

150
129.2

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
2.9

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.8

Local Avg

quality

4
3.7

Local Avg

staff

1
2.5

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1.4

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
4

Local Avg

fines

1
1.6

Local Avg

amount of fines

$11,450
$38,891

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.7

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.7

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.3

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

67
45.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

83
46.9

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    FT WASHINGTON HEALTH CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    215146

  • Provider SSA county code

    160

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    June 01, 1983

  • Type of council

    Both

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Ft Washington Health Center

Beauty & Barber
Activity Center

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Care

Occupational Therapy

Pain

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Tracheostomies

Wound Management: Providing The Special Care Our Diabetic Patients Or Those With Thinner And Frailer Skin May Require As We Age While Focusing On The Entire Patient Including Nutrition, Hydration And Mobility.

Accommodations

Phone

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

Fort Washington Hospital

11711 Livingston Road

Distance: 0.4 miles

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

2501 Parkers Lane

Distance: 4.9 miles

Southern Maryland Hospital Center

7503 Surratts Rd

Distance: 6.3 miles

Churches

Small Thomas

12304 Livingston Road, Fort Washington

Distance: 0.3 miles

Adams Inspirational AME Ch

Livingston Road, Waldorf

Distance: 0.4 miles

Messiah Carl V

12408 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington

Distance: 0.5 miles

Resident Review Score
5.5
|
Average
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