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1330 Massachusetts Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20005
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The Residences at Thomas Circle offers everything desired for active, fulfilling
in-town senior living. You’ll find appealing location, a secure environment and
incomparable value all in this exciting neighborhood in Washington D.C.
| Type of Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 27 |
| Continuing Care? | No |
| Resident Council? | Yes |
| Family Council? | Yes |
| Multi-Home Chain? | No |
| Located in a Hospital? | No |
| Special Focus Facility? | No |
View: Health Inspections | Quality Measures | Staffing | Fire Inspections
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 03/18/2011 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in DC: | 3 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 3 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in DC: | 0 - 6 |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Many |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Many |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | 02/09/2006 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Few |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 02/02/2005 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Many |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 2 | Many |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 2 | Few |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 1 | Many |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Some |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 2 | Many |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2005 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 01/08/2003 | 00/02/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 3 | Few |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Upon the death of a resident, convey the resident | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Let residents voice a complaint or grievance without being treated differently or badly. | 01/08/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 00/06/2001 | 03/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.
| National Average | Average in DC | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 85 | 123 | 26 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
15 hours 26 minutes | 68 hours 12 minutes | 2 hours 17 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 37 minutes | 67 hours 6 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 52 minutes | 67 hours 30 minutes | 1 hour 2 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
16 hours 21 minutes | 68 hours 58 minutes | 2 hours 57 minutes |
1 The star rating a nursing home received for the information it provided about its Registered Nurse (RN) staffing. RNs have between 2 and 6 years of education.
Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.
Lists the fire safety requirements that the nursing home failed to meet. Fire safety results are not included in the nursing home's Overall Rating.
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas | Partial |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 04/01/2011 |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in DC: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 2 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in DC: | 0 - 0 |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 00/02/2007 | 01/04/2008 | 2 | Some |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 00/01/2004 | 00/04/2004 | 2 | Some |
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | 01/07/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 01/07/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | 01/07/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 01/07/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |
Miscellaneous Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | 01/07/2003 | 01/04/2005 | 2 | Few |