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The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility
1731 Bunker Hill Road Ne, Washington, DC 20017 · The District County · (202) 832-4400
16 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2019
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
CMS note: This facility did not submit staffing data.
Quality measures
Not rated
CMS note: Not enough data available to calculate a star rating.
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 095040 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 25, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the District of Columbia average is 23.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 32 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
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.
1502/23
712/23
508/24
507/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 32 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
28D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 25, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteFacility staff failed to implement its written policies and procedures for abuse that included staff training after an alleged incident of staff-to-resident sexual abuse for one (1) resident. ([NAME]) Based on observation record review and staff interviews, for one of eleven (11) sampled residents, facility staff failed to implement its written policies and procedures for abuse that included staff training after an incident of alleged staff-to-resident sexual abuse for one (1) resident.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteFacility staff failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan that included new interventions for one (1) resident following an alleged incident of injury of unknown origin and an alleged incident of staff-to-resident sexual abuse. Based on observation record review and staff interviews, for one of eleven (11) sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans for a resident following: 1) an incident of injury of unknown origin and 2) an alleged incident of sexual abuse by facility staff.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility failed to ensure: (1) food was not stored past its expiration date for seven (7) of 7 packages of green beans (baby food); and (2) sanitizer solution concentration for cleaning the service line area meet professional standards for one (1) of 1 sanitizer solution buckets. Based on an observations, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure: (1) food was not stored past its expiration date for seven (7) of 7 packages of green beans (baby food); and (2) sanitizer solution concentration for cleaning the service line area meet professional standards for one (1) of 1 sanitizer solution buckets.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteThe facility staff failed to maintain one (1) of 1 walk-in freezer and one (1) of 1 ice making machine in safe operating conditions. Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain one (1) of 1 walk-in freezer and one (1) of 1 ice making machine in safe operating conditions.
- D Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteThe facility staff failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that it remains free of pests (mice). Based on observations, record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that it remains free of pests and rodents.
August 8, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- 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 the record review and staff interview, for one (1) of nine (9) sampled residents, facility staff failed to send notification of discharge to the resident's representative (RP) and a copy of the notice to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Resident #65.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on the record review and staff interview, for one (1) of nine (9) sampled residents, facility staff failed to code the Resident #10's Minimum Data Set (MDS) for his use of bed rails.
- 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 and staff interviews, for four (4) of nine (9) sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop comprehensive resident-centered care plans.
- 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 observations and staff interview, facility staff failed to ensure that expired medication syringes were not stored for use.
- D Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility's Administrator failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment annually to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents competently during the day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. The facility's census on the first day of the survey was 14.
December 13, 2023Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- D Provide immediate access to any resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide the State Survey Agency with immediate access to medical records. While this was evident for all medical records of the facility, it delayed the State Agencies ability to review medical records for the three of 13 residents selected for sampling during this survey. (Residents #1, #2, and #3)
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility's staff failed to provide continuous pulse-oximeter monitoring, as ordered for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on a record review and an interview, at the time of survey, the facility failed to have documented evidenced that a thorough investigation had been conducted after the death of a resident for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents. (Resident #1)
- 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 reviews and staff interview, the facility's staff failed to develop Baseline Care Plans within 48 hours of admission for two (2) of three (3) sampled residents. (Residents #1 and #2).
- 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 and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a care plan for a resident's use of a pulse-ox monitor for three (3) of 3 sampled residents. (Resident #1)
- 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 three (3) of 3 residents, the facility failed to ensure residents care plans were reviewed by the Inter-disciplinary Team; and for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents, the resident's care plan was not reviewed by the Inter-disciplinary Team after each quarterly Minimum Data Set. (Residents #1, #2, and #3). 1. The facility failed to ensure Residents #1, #2, and #3 care plans were reviewed by the Inter-disciplinary Team. 1a. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including Lesch Nyhan Syndrome, Nephrocalcinosis, Self-Injurious Behavior, and Developmental Delays. A quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status summary score of 05 , indicating severe cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility's staff failed to provide continuous pulse-oximeter monitoring, as ordered for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents.
February 9, 2023Standard inspection · 15 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 interview, facility staff failed to provide housekeeping services necessary to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment as evidenced by privacy curtains that were hanging loose, detached from the curtain tracks in five (5) of eight (8) resident's rooms, and wall clocks in eight (8) of eight (8) resident's rooms that did not display the correct time.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for three (3) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to implement its written policies and procedures to investigate any potential allegations of neglect as evidenced by the facility's staff failure to investigate two incidents involving residents with a dislodged g (gastrostomy)-tube and one incident involving a resident's decannulation of the tracheostomy tube. (Residents' #1, #8 and #4).
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for three (3) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to conduct thorough investigations as evidenced by there being no evidence that the facility investigated an incident involving one (1) resident's decannulation of the tracheostomy, and for two resident's incidents in which their G (Gastrostomy)-tube dislodged. (Resident's #1, #8, and #4.
- E 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 three (3) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to show documentation that the attending physician reviewed, accepted, acted upon or rejected any identified recommendations made by the pharmacists in the resident's medical record. Residents #9, #7 and #8.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to treat Resident #9 with dignity as evidenced by failure to have a privacy bag to cover his indwelling catheter drainage bag.
- 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 staff interviews, for one (1) of (13) sampled residents, facility staff failed to notify the Ombudsman and the State Agency in writing of the reason for a resident's transfer/discharge to the hospital. Resident #3.
- 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 review and staff interviews for two (2) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to notify residents' representatives of its bed hold policy in writing when residents were discharged from the facility and transferred to a local hospital. Residents' #13 and #3.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to accurately code Resident #9's Seizure diagnoses and pressure ulcer on his Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS).
- 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 reviews and staff interviews for one (1) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop a baseline care plan after a resident was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #3.
- 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 and staff for two (2) of (13) sampled residents, facility staff failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans to address a resident's infection in the third digit of the left hand and for a resident's use of an indwelling catheter. (Resident #7 and #9)
- 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 (13) sampled residents, facility staff failed to revise and update Resident #8's care plan to reflect the resident's decannulation episode that resulted in oxygen desaturation of 87%.
- 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 reviews and staff interviews for one (1) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to document the dislodgement of a resident's tracheostomy completely and accurately in the resident's medical record. Resident #13.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interviews in one (1) of two (2) meal observations facility staff failed to ensure that infection control policies and procedures were implemented as evidenced by staff being observed improperly wearing a face mask below the chin and not performing hand hygiene before reaching in the food cart for a residents tray when delivering meals to the unit, and facility staff failed to provide documented evidence of annually reviewing and updating the facility's infection control policies.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, for one (1) of 13 sampled residents, facility staff failed to show documented evidence in the resident's medical record of information/education provided regarding the benefits and risks of the influenza vaccine for a resident whose representative declined to give consent for the vaccine. (Resident #7)
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews for two (2) of 13 sampled residents, the facility staff failed to show documented evidence of providing the resident representative with education regarding the benefits and potential risks associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. (Residents #12 and #7).
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 12, 2021.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- C Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
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) | not reported | 4.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 4.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 34.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 32.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility did not submit staffing data.
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 October to December 2025, nursing staff hours per resident were 11.62 on weekdays and 9.46 on weekends, 19% 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 4.84 in July to September 2025 to 11.02 in October to December 2025.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 11.02 | 7.32 | 11.62 | 9.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 44 | 7 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.84 | 3.70 | 5.23 | 3.85 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 10 |
| United States, Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.76 | 0.62 | 3.93 | 3.34 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| District of Columbia, Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.33 | 1.23 | 4.49 | 3.93 | 6.6% | 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 with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 4.6 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's National Medical Center | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Nelson, Phillicia | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Holson, Deborah | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2015 | |
| Riley-Brown, Michelle | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Epps, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/06/2023 | |
| Children's National Medical Center | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/02/2025 | |
| Epps, Donna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/06/2023 |
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 11 problems in this area, most recently on July 25, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on August 8, 2024: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 25, 2025: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 9, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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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 The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and no for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 25, 2025. The District of Columbia average is 23.2.
- Has The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility 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 The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.
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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