The Fountains At Washington House

Category: Nursing Home

5100 Fillmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311

Medicare

Capacity: 68 beds

CMS Rating:

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The Fountains At Washington House Description

The Fountains at Washington House is an accredited continuing care retirement community, providing independent living, assisted living and skilled care. Choose from nine apartment styles and a variety of financial arrangements including both lifecare and rental options.

Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of feeling catered to, the levels of care at The Fountains at Washington House can be tailored to meet your needs and desires. Services are performed by dedicated, well-trained professionals who care about residents, not just for them.

Dine with neighbors in our comfortable dining room, where each course is attentively served by courteous wait staff. The wonderful aromas and flavors of the variety of entrees tastefully complement the views of our sparkling pond. With our meticulous housekeeping and responsive maintenance, you'll never have to lift a finger to ensure a well-kept home. And our transportation service is ideal, offering a variety of planned excursions to shopping areas, medical complexes and points of interest throughout the area.

Housing Type:

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing

Payment Options:

Private Pay

Minimum Monthly Rate:

$1,800

The Fountains At Washington House Details

Activities

Exercise Classes
Guest Speakers and Presentations
Lectures & Discussions
Planned Leisure & Social Events
Recreational Activities

Services

Beauty/Barber Shop
Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Linen Service
Maintenance Service
Medication Management
Postal Services
Scheduled Transportation
Wellness Program

Amenities

24 Hour Staff
Arts & Crafts Center
Bistro
Cable Ready
Daily Check-in System
Daily Snacks
Elegant Dining Room
Elevators
Emergency Response System
Exercise Room
Formal Living Room
Individually Controlled Heat and A/C
Library
Meal Plan
Private Party Dining
Restaurant-style Dining
Rooms w/ Emergency Call Response
Smoke Detector
Social Activities Room
Spacious Apartments
Special Dietary Menus
Sprinkler System
Telephone Ready
Wheelchair Access

CMS Inspection Results for The Fountains At Washington House

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

12/29/2008 Fire Safety Survey for The Fountains At Washington House

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

12/18/2008 Health Survey for The Fountains At Washington House

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

11/16/2007 Fire Safety Survey for The Fountains At Washington House

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

11/09/2007 Health Survey for The Fountains At Washington House

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Get rid of garbage properly.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

10/10/2006 Fire Safety Survey for The Fountains At Washington House

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
at least two compartments on every floor to protect residents from smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

09/27/2006 Health Survey for The Fountains At Washington House

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm