Complaint Investigation

Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa

January 29, 2026 · Washington, PA · 90 Humbert Lane

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 120

Provider ID 395692

Healthcare Facility

Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)

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Inspection Summary

TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE WASHINGTON PA in WASHINGTON, PA — inspection on January 29, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0887

Infection Control Deficiencies

Based on a review of facility policies, documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the

(Resident R1. R2, R3, R4, R5, R7, R14, R15, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21. R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R29, R30, R31, R32, R33, R34, R35, R36, R37, and R38) on 9/29/25, five of 108 residents ( Resident R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13) on 9/30/25, 10 residents admitted to the facility during the time period of 12/22/25, through 1/7/26, (R39, R40, R41, R42, R43, R44, R45, R46, R47, and R48) and three residents that the consent form was undated (Resident R6, R8 and R16) which resulted in the facility failing to provide the covid 19 vaccine as consented by the resident or resident's responsible party as required.Findings include: Based on a review of the facility's Infection Control - Covid 19 Care and Management Policy, Section Vaccinations dated 1/6/26, revealed that the facility encourages resident to remain up to date with all recommended Covid 19 vaccine doses to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Newly admitted resident's vaccination status is determined and the resident is offered a vaccine as recommended. A review of the facility's resident education and consent documents revealed that on 9/29/25, 9/30/25, and upon admission to the facility the facility educated residents and resident responsible parties regarding the administration of the Covid 19 vaccine.

During the time period of 9/29/25, through 1/7/26, there were 48 resident consent forms completed for the administration of the vaccine. A review of resident electronic medication administration records revealed that the facility had failed to administer the Covid 19 vaccine at the time of the resident's consent form being completed.

During an interview on 1/28/26, at 12:15 pm the Director of Nursing confirmed that as of 1/28/26, the facility failed to provide 48 residents the Covid 19 vaccine as consented by the resident or the resident's responsible party. 28 Pa Code: 201.18(b)(1) Management Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WASHINGTON, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE WASHINGTON PA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.