Health & Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Circle

Location: 1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC [See Map]

Overall Rating: 5/5
(Based on data from August 2019 and earlier.)

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Overview

Health & Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Circle in Washington, DC, has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 and has a short-term rehabilitation rating of High Performing. It is a small facility with 27 beds and has for-profit, corporate ownership. Health & Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Circle is a part of a continuing care retirement community. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid.

Nursing Home Ratings

Short-Term Rehabilitation Rating

High Performing (3/3)

Nursing Home Summary

Alzheimer’s Unit
Ownership
For-profit, corporate
Accepts Medicare
Council Type
Resident Council
Accepts Medicaid
Home Size
Small (27 Beds)
Continuing Care Facility

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Nursing Home Location

Health & Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Circle

1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Short-Term Rehabilitation Rating

This rating evaluates a nursing home's quality of post-acute care for patients recovering from a hospital stay such as after stroke, heart attack, infection or accidental injury. View Rating Methodology »

High Performing (3/3)

Registered nurse staffing

Availability of registered nursing staff per resident per day. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff. Nursing levels are most associated with successful rehabilitation. Data used in analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

1 hrs 20 mins

District of Columbia Average: 1 hrs 25 mins

Higher is better

National Average: 41 mins

Higher is better

Consistent nurse staffing

Percentage of days where federal standards for registered nurse staffing hours were met. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety and outcomes. Data used in analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

100.0%

District of Columbia Average: 99.6%

Higher is better

National Average: 97.2%

Higher is better

Physical therapist staffing

Availability of physical rehabilitation therapists per resident per day. Patients who receive appropriate PT are more likely to go home on time and be able to avoid injury. Data used in analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

23 mins

District of Columbia Average: 8 mins

Higher is better

National Average: 5 mins

Higher is better

Patient-centered rehabilitation therapy

Percentage of patients who received more than the minimum amount of therapy indicated for their condition. This suggests that patients are receiving appropriate care. Data used in analysis was from 1/01/2016 - 12/31/2016, the most recent data available.

85.6%

District of Columbia Average: 46.6%

Higher is better

National Average: 41.8%

Higher is better

Patients able to return home

Percentage of patients who were discharged from the nursing home to their own home or residence, an indication of successful rehabilitation. Data used in the analysis was from 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017.

60.9%

District of Columbia Average: 49.6%

Higher is better

National Average: 49.3%

Higher is better

Emergency-room visits

Percent of patients who needed to go to an ER (ED) during their stay. The data used in analysis was from 01/01/2018 - 12/31/2018.

12.0%

District of Columbia Average: 7.3%

Lower is better

National Average: 10.7%

Lower is better

Flu vaccination

Percentage of patients who were appropriately given a timely flu vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

82.9%

District of Columbia Average: 78.6%

Higher is better

National Average: 82.5%

Higher is better

Prevention of falls

Percentage of patients who did not experience any falls resulting in a major injury, such as bone fracture or dislocation. Data used in the analysis was from 10/01/2017 - 09/30/2018.

100.0%

District of Columbia Average: 99.7%

Higher is better

National Average: 99.1%

Higher is better

Use of antipsychotic drugs

Percentage of patients who were newly given antipsychotic drugs. High levels of use of these drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

0.7%

District of Columbia Average: 1.4%

Lower is better

National Average: 1.8%

Lower is better

Rate of substantiated complaints

Indicates that a home had a low or reasonable level of substantiated complaints. A low rate of complaints is associated with better safety and satisfaction. Data used in the analysis was from 3/19/2013 - 6/20/2019.

Low or reasonable volume of complaints

Registered nurse staffing

Availability of registered nursing staff per resident per day. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff. Nursing levels are most associated with successful rehabilitation. Data used in analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

1 hrs 20 mins

District of Columbia Average: 1 hrs 25 mins

National Average: 41 mins

Higher is better

Consistent nurse staffing

Percentage of days where federal standards for registered nurse staffing hours were met. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety and outcomes. Data used in analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

100.0%

District of Columbia Average: 99.6%

National Average: 97.2%

Higher is better

Physical therapist staffing

Availability of physical rehabilitation therapists per resident per day. Patients who receive appropriate PT are more likely to go home on time and be able to avoid injury. Data used in analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

23 mins

District of Columbia Average: 8 mins

National Average: 5 mins

Higher is better

Patient-centered rehabilitation therapy

Percentage of patients who received more than the minimum amount of therapy indicated for their condition. This suggests that patients are receiving appropriate care. Data used in analysis was from 1/01/2016 - 12/31/2016, the most recent data available.

85.6%

District of Columbia Average: 46.6%

National Average: 41.8%

Higher is better

Patients able to return home

Percentage of patients who were discharged from the nursing home to their own home or residence, an indication of successful rehabilitation. Data used in the analysis was from 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017.

60.9%

District of Columbia Average: 49.6%

National Average: 49.3%

Higher is better

Emergency-room visits

Percent of patients who needed to go to an ER (ED) during their stay. The data used in analysis was from 01/01/2018 - 12/31/2018.

12.0%

District of Columbia Average: 7.3%

National Average: 10.7%

Lower is better

Flu vaccination

Percentage of patients who were appropriately given a timely flu vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

82.9%

District of Columbia Average: 78.6%

National Average: 82.5%

Higher is better

Prevention of falls

Percentage of patients who did not experience any falls resulting in a major injury, such as bone fracture or dislocation. Data used in the analysis was from 10/01/2017 - 09/30/2018.

100.0%

District of Columbia Average: 99.7%

National Average: 99.1%

Higher is better

Use of antipsychotic drugs

Percentage of patients who were newly given antipsychotic drugs. High levels of use of these drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019.

0.7%

District of Columbia Average: 1.4%

National Average: 1.8%

Lower is better

Rate of substantiated complaints

Indicates that a home had a low or reasonable level of substantiated complaints. A low rate of complaints is associated with better safety and satisfaction. Data used in the analysis was from 3/19/2013 - 6/20/2019.

Low or reasonable volume of complaints

Government Conducted Inspections

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducts regular health, fire and safety inspections. The most recent inspection reports are below. These are not part of U.S. News' ratings calculation.

Health Inspection

A government-assigned rating based on results of state health inspections. Shows how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted at least every 15 months. Also includes results of consumer complaint investigations.

See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on August 15, 2018

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to 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.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Many

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Many

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to keep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/15/18 Inspection Date

10/30/18 Date Fixed

Violation Information

 

Potential For Harm

 

Residents Affected

 

Inspection Date

 

Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to 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.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to honor the resident’s right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

 

Low

 

Many

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

 

Low

 

Many

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to keep all essential equipment working safely.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

Nursing home has failed to make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/15/18 10/30/18

See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on August 08, 2017

Nursing home has failed to provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Many

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

08/08/17 Inspection Date

10/02/17 Date Fixed

Violation Information

 

Potential For Harm

 

Residents Affected

 

Inspection Date

 

Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

 

Low

 

Few

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

 

Low

 

Many

 08/08/17 10/02/17

Nursing home has failed to make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

 

Low

 

Some

 08/08/17 10/02/17

See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on September 22, 2016

Nursing home has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to keep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

09/22/16 Inspection Date

11/04/16 Date Fixed

Violation Information

 

Potential For Harm

 

Residents Affected

 

Inspection Date

 

Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

 

Low

 

Some

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to keep all essential equipment working safely.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Nursing home has failed to make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

 

Low

 

Few

 09/22/16 11/04/16

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

How well this home met National Fire Protection Association standards over its latest inspections.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Violations Over Time

Data from 1/14/2014 - 9/20/2018

Sep ’16

Aug ’17

Aug ’18

This Nursing Home’s Violations or Complaints
State Average
U.S. Average

Penalties

This nursing home has not been fined or denied payment in the last three years.

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