Home / District of Columbia / Washington
Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC
2131 O Street Nw, Washington, DC 20037 · The District County · (202) 785-2577
180 certified beds, about 175 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 095031 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 14, 2023, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the District of Columbia average is 23.2, the national average 9.2).
Of 78 health citations since December 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.04 hours per resident per day, against 4.72 across District of Columbia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.01 of those hours.
39.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (District of Columbia average 34.0%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 78 health citations on file.
March 12, 2026Complaint inspection · 17 citations
- D Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observations and staff interviews, for 49 of 49 sampled residents/and or their representatives, the facility staff failed to: 1) post the results of its most recent survey in a place readily accessible to residents, family members, and resident representatives and 2) have reports from the three preceding years, including certification surveys, complaint investigations, and any plan of correction in effect with respect to the facility available upon request for any individual to review.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, facility staff failed to maintain a safe environment for the residents.
- D Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to develop effective discharge planning for one (1) of 49 sampled residents whose record showed discharge upon hospitalization. (Resident #188) Resident#188 was admitted on [DATE] 22:28 with diagnosis of fluid overload, hypertension, Skin ulcer of right heel and with Necrosis of muscles, Dementia, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, and iron deficiency Anemia. A review of her medical record on 3/6/2026 showed the following progress notes: Date: 01/23/2026 07:24 Type: Nurses Notes: Resident received in bed awake with hypotensive, high fever, altered mental status, lethargy but alert, no SOB or distress noted, V/S- 90/58, HR-102, RR-18, Temp- 101.5, SPO2-97%RA. MD made aware new order given, Transfer to nearest ER [emergency room] for further evaluation. [...]
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for one (1) of 49 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to initiate discharge planning for one resident expressed a desire to return to the community. Resident #30.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record review and staff interview for one (1) of 49 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to accurately code a Resident as receiving opioids on a quarterly MDS assessment.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a PASARR Level II evaluation was completed for one (1), who had a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, of 49 sampled residents. (Resident #50)Findings Include:Resident #50 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, Neurosyphilis, Hypothyroidism, Displaced Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Right Femur, Muscle Weakness, Cognitive Communication Deficit, Anemia, Essential Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, and Tobacco Use. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Quarterly assessment dated [DATE] indicated: BIMS score: 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact and able to participate in care planning. The resident was assessed for mood symptoms, include: [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to develop and/or implement a comprehensive care plan interventions to address one resident's documented allergies and the application of dentures for another resident in two (2) of 49 sampled residents. (Resident #49 and #199).
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility staff failed to implement and document individualized one-to-one (1:1) activity sessions for a bed-bound resident in accordance with the resident's care plan and assessed needs for one (1) of 49 sampled residents. (Resident #34).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews for two (2) of 49 sampled residents, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow physician orders for splint placement for one resident with a contracture and failed to consistently assist one resident with the application of dentures. (Residents #5 and #199)
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that irregularities identified during the consultant pharmacist's Medication Regimen Review (MRR) were reported, acted upon, and/or implemented in a timely manner for four (4) of 49 sampled residents. (Residents #4, #5, #19 and #7) Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoarthritis, Dementia with psychotic disturbance, Paranoia Schizophrenia, Depression, and Anxiety. A review of the Physician Medication orders showed Resident #4 is currently taking the following medication. [...]
- D Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, facility staff failed to employ staff with the appropriate competencies.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, facility staff failed to prepare and distribute food under sanitary conditions, and store food at the appropriate temperatures as evidenced by the following observations.
- D Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record reviews and interviews, for three (4) of 49 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents and or their representatives understood the binding arbitration agreements made between the residents and /or their representatives and the facility. Residents #125, ##27, #33, and #127.
- D Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record reviews and interviews, for three (4) of 49 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to ensure that binding arbitration agreements made between the facility and the resident and or their representative provided for the selection of a neutral arbitrator agreed upon by both parties; and provided for the selection of a venue that is convenient to both parties. Residents # 125, #27, #33, and #127.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews for eight (8) of 49 sampled residents, it was determined that the facility staff failed to: (a.) implement appropriate infection control measures to manage the transmission of a Norovirus outbreak when five (5) residents-four (4) residents on one floor and one (1) resident on another floor-became ill within a five-day period with nausea and vomiting. Subsequently, during this period, one (1) of the five (5) residents became ill after he was allowed to cohort in the same room with his roommate who had exhibited symptoms of the Norovirus (b.) perform hand hygiene when providing services to three (3) residents during meal time; and (c.) conduct an annual review of two (2) infection control policies. Residents' #144, #194, #162, #130, #99, #180, #33, #12.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, facility staff failed to maintain equipment in safe operating condition.
- D Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and staff interviews, facility staff failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests.
July 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 12 sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan with goals and interventions to address one resident's use of a Foley Catheter. Resident #9.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for one (1) of 12 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure that one resident was free of a significant medication error as evidenced by ordering. transcribing and dispensing a medication that included an incorrect route for the Resident's medication.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and staff interviews, for two (2) of 12 sampled residents, facility staff failed to follow infection control policies and procedures for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).
December 4, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews, for one (1) of five (5) sampled residents, the facility's staff failed to inform a resident's physician about a difficulty with getting a medication for resident. (Resident #1)
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interviews, for one (1) of five (5) sampled residents, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from Neglect. As evidenced by staff not administering Rifaximin and Lactulose as prescribed. (Resident #1)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interviews, for two (2) of five (5) sampled residents, the facility's staff failed to ensure: Resident #1 was administered medications (Rifaximin and Lactulose) as prescribed; and Resident #2's care plan was followed to provide proper body alignment at all times. Consequently, on 11/30/23, the resident nearly fell off his wheelchair. (Residents #1 and #2)
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility's staff failed to ensure a resident's Medication Administration Records contained accurate information for one (1) of five sampled residents. (Resident #1)
November 14, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews, for two (2) of 47 sampled residents, facility staff failed to provide a clean, homelike environment. Residents' #132 and #113.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility's staff failed to follow it's Abuse Policy by not thoroughly investigating: an allegation of staff-to-resident sexual abuse (inappropriate touch), an allegation of staff-to-resident verbal abuse,a fall incident, an allegation of a verbal altercation between residents and an unusual occurance for five (5) of 47 sampled residents. (Residents #228, #229, #230, #331, and #332). A review of a policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation - Reporting and Investigation with a revision dated of 06/23 instructed, All allegations are thoroughly investigated. 1. The facility's staff failed to thoroughly investigate Resident #228 allegation of staff-to-resident sexual abuse (inappropriate touch). [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for two (2) of 47 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to report allegations of abuse and an unusual incident to the State Agency. Resident #331 and #332.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, for three (3) of of 47 sampled residents, facility staff failed to have documented evidence that they took corrective actions to protect and prevent further potential abuse of Resident #103 by Employee #13 (Smoke Aide), the alleged perpetrator, after an allegation of physical abuse; failed to show documented evidence that investigations were conducted into Resident #331's report to a social worker of a verbal altercation with another resident; and Resident #332's abuse allegation and unusual incident. Residents #103, #331 and #332.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews, for two (2) of 47 sampled residents, facility staff failed to provide the residents or their representative with bed-hold notice upon transfer to the hospital. Residents' #87 and #278.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews for two (2) of 47 sampled residents facility staff failed to accurately code Resident #379's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to accurately reflect the resident's history of falls and failed to accurately code Resident #174's admission MDS to reflect the resident's surgical wound.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews for one (1) of 47 sampled residents facility staff failed to implement a Resident's care plan for the use of carrot palm guards to bilateral hands to prevent skin integrity impairment and further immobility/contractures.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and staff interviews for one (1) of 47 sampled residents facility staff failed to ensure that a resident with a limited range of motion received the appropriate treatment and services to increase the resident's range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for one (1) of 47 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to adequately supervise Resident #331, while toileting as required by the residents Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment which staff coded as requiring supervision and a one person staff assist with toileting. (Resident #331.) The Findings Included: A review of the facility's policy titled Fall and Fall Management documents .If falling recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different interventions, or indicate why the current approach remains relevant .Staff will monitor if interventions have been successful in preventing falling .If the resident continues to fall, staff will re-evaluate the situation and whether it is appropriate to continue or change current interventions . [...]
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, facility staff failed to ensure that the established procedures for the accurate reconciliation of narcotics were followed.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for one (1) of 47 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to show documented evidence in the medical record that the physician reviewed the pharmacy regimen review for Resident #137.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on two (2) of ten (10) observations and facility interviews, facility staff failed to store and label biologicals in accordance with currently accepted professional practices.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on two (2) observations of the dishwashing cycle and staff interview, facility staff failed to ensure that the dishwasher reached the required temperature (150 degrees to 165 degrees Fahrenheit) to clean dishes and utensils under sanitary conditions.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for three (3) of 47 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure resident's records contained accurate information. Residents' #229, #132 and #128.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to ensure that one (1) of 47 sampled residents had a current written hospice care plan that included both the most recent hospice plan of care and a description of the care and services furnished by the long term care facility.
August 5, 2022Standard inspection · 31 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents (#146), facility staff failed to provide a resident with services consistent with the professional standards of practice to prevent pressure ulcer/injury development. Subsequently, when the resident's pressure ulcer was first observed, it was at an advanced stage (Unstageable).
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, facility staff failed to have a qualified Infection Preventionist (IP) who completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to provide the resident or their representative(s) with information regarding formulating an advanced directive. Resident #97.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews for seven (7) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to implement policies for investigating allegations of abuse and injuries of unknown origin, as evidenced by the failure to: obtain interviews or written statements from potential witnesses; and to adhere to the reporting time to the State Agency. Residents #87, #212, #313, #314, #133, #363, and #51.
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wrote4. Facility staff failed to conduct a thorough investigation of Resident #313's injury of unknown source/origin that occured on 04/06/22. Resident #313 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses that included: Lack of Coordination, Unspecified Abnormalities of Gait and Balance and Altered Mental Status. Review of a Complaint, DC00010664, received by the State Agency on 04/07/22 documented, .Tonight was the absolute final straw for our family, as we learned that my mother has a fractured leg that seemingly occurred without anyone's knowledge or a report by employees . Review of a Facility Reported Incident (FRI), DC00010667, received by the State Agency on 04/08/22 documented, .Upon assessment, no bruises, no swelling nor any sign of trauma noted. Resident medicated as per PRN (as needed) order. Resident re-assessed later and no complains nor signs of pain noted. [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for five (5) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to provide written information related to the facility's bed hold policy for the resident and/or resident's representative. Residents' #71 #47, #415, #313, and #314.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for eight (8) of 50 sampled residents, the facility's staff failed to: implement Resident #71's fall care plan; develop a care plan to address Resident #19's hypoglycemia; develop a care plan to address Resident #15's diagnosis of cataracts and refusal to wear glasses; develop a care plan to address Resident #87's dental care; implement Resident #90's elopement care plan; implement Resident #414's wound care plan; implement Resident #84's use of a bed alarm, and develop a care plan to address Resident #314's use of an arm sling. Residents' #71, #19, #15, #87, #90, #414, #84, and #314.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interviews, for two (2) of 50 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to follow standards of transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of infection as evidenced by: failure to perform hand hygiene prior to providing direct care for one resident; not following infection control practice after providing wound/dressing care for one resident; not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); not reviewing and updating its COVID-19 Testing for residents' staff, visitors and volunteers policy at least annually. Residents' #71 and #110.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to ensure that alleged violations involving abuse and neglect or mistreatment were reported immediately for one (1) of 50 sampled residents. Resident #51.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, the facility's staff failed to convey all of the required documents to the receiving health care provider when the resident transferred from the facility. Resident #110.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, and interviews, for two (2) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to notify the resident or their representative(s) of the resident's transfer to the hospital in writing, and failed to send a copy of the notice of transfer to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Residents #47 and #415.
- D Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #147 had a physician's order to receive continuous supplemental oxygen.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop a baseline care plan (within 48 hours of admission) to address resident #146's sacral wounds. Resident #146.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's care plan was reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team. Resident #312.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #86, who is unable to carry out activities of daily living, received the necessary care and services to maintain good personal hygiene.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and resident and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to provide Resident #84 with individual activities designed to meet the interests of and support the resident's choice.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, for two (2) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to adequately assess and monitor one resident who eloped from the facility; and failed to ensure one resident's room was free from clutter and hazards. Residents' #90 and #71.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 26 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure Resident #1's flow rate of oxygen was set as directed by the physician.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure that one (1) resident received pain medication treatment and care related to pain management in accordance with professional standards of practice. Resident #98.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure that a resident who required dialysis, received appropriate care consistent with professional standards of practice for removing the dialysis access site dressing after hemodialysis. Resident #75.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, the facility's nursing staff failed to provide nursing and related services to meet the residents' needs and promote the resident's well-being. Subsequently, a resident eloped from the facility. Resident #90.
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop and implement an individualized person centered care plan for Resident #84 who has a diagnoses of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for two (2) of five (5) nursing units, the facility staff failed to ensure that the system used for an acceptable standards of practice to account for the receipt, usage, disposition, and reconciliation of controlled medications was followed.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, pharmacist failed to write a report of the recommendations for Resident #100's monthly drug regimen review.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to properly store expired medications for one resident that was discharged from the facility.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to assist a resident in obtaining routine dental care.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and resident and staff interviews, facility staff failed to ensure a resident's food was palatable. Resident #67.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, facility staff failed to serve foods under sanitary conditions as evidenced by hot foods temperatures that were below 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F) on one (1) of six (6) observations.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents facility staff failed to maintain medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards as evidenced by not accurately documenting the date of birth . Resident #71.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, facility staff failed to maintain essential equipment in safe condition as evidenced two (2) of four (4) gas burners that failed to light up when tested, one (1) of two (2) broken grease fryer, one (1) of two (2) ford warmers with a missing temperature indicator, and damaged strip curtains at the loading dock entrance/exit door.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to provide a safe and functional environment for Resident #71, as evidenced by there being no doorknob on the interior side of resident's room door.
December 9, 2019Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to maintain resident areas in good condition as evidenced by one (1) of two (2) leaky shower valves, one (1) of two (2) shower valves with a broken shower head holder, two (2) of five (5) harpers that failed to flush when tested, and marred walls in five (5) of five (5) social rooms.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents facility staff failed to code Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with the specified time frame as evidence by MDS record shown as over 120 days old. Resident #1.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interview for two (2) of 50 sampled residents facility staff failed to update/revise care plan with resident-centered goals for one (1) resident with hearing loss; and for one (1) resident with Cholecystitis.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, the facility failed to provide an environment that is free from accident hazards as evidenced by surge protectors that were not mounted in two (2) of 43 resident's rooms.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents, facility staff failed to ensure the dialysis communication form used to reflect ongoing collaboration between the facility and dialysis staff was included in the medical record for Resident #91.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview for one (1) of 50 sampled residents facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for Resident #88.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain the call bell system in good working condition as evidenced by call bells in three (3) of 43 resident's rooms that failed to alarm when tested.
- D Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, the facility failed to maintain handrails in good condition as evidenced by several hand rails and rails with no end caps in resident occupied areas and in common areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.04 | 4.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.01 | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.53 | 4.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.35 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.68 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.4% | 34.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.8% | 32.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.24 on weekdays and 3.53 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.01 in April to June 2025 to 4.04 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.04 | 1.01 | 4.24 | 3.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 175 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.11 | 0.94 | 4.27 | 3.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 175 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.04 | 0.90 | 4.20 | 3.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 177 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.01 | 0.84 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 176 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| District of Columbia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.43 | 1.27 | 4.59 | 4.05 | 6.7% | 0% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | District of Columbia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.1 | 20.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 16.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 8.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.1 | 18.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.8 | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooz, Efraim | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 80% | 05/01/2018 |
| Matthews, Evette | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Actualmeds Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Enhance Therapies Master Payco | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Horwitz, Stuart | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Matthews, Evette | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Smith, Danika | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Actualmeds Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Apex Global Solutions LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Dynamic Fiscal Services, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Enhance Therapies Master Payco | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Health Consulting Services | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Marsalle Center Associates Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Rytes Company LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Schiavi Wallace & Rowe PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Horwitz, Stuart | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Smith, Danika | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the District of Columbia average of 4.31.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill Washington, 3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 79 citations
- Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center Arlington, 3.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 77 citations
- Jeanne Jugan Residence Washington, 3.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Forest Hills of Dc Washington, 3.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 46 citations
- Regency Care of Arlington, LLC Arlington, 3.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Ingleside at Rock Creek Washington, 3.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 42 citations
District of Columbia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in District of Columbia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: DC Health, Health Care Facilities Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Office of the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 202-434-2190. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: DC Health Nursing Homes Survey Reports, where District of Columbia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC get at its last inspection?
- 15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 14, 2023. The District of Columbia average is 23.2.
- Has Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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