Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center
Location: 901 First St. NW, Washington, DC [See Map]
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Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center in Washington, DC, has a short-term rehabilitation rating of Average and a long term care rating of Average. It is a very large facility with 230 beds and has for-profit, corporate ownership. Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center is not a part of a continuing care retirement community. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid.
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Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center
901 First St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
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1.1 miles away
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 »
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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. | 58 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. | 5 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. | 19.0% 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. | 23.5% 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. | 4.1% 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. | 64.9% 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. | 4.5% 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 |
Long-Term Care Rating
This rating evaluates a home's ability to care for residents who need daily assistance with medical needs such as administering medications and non-medical needs such as dressing, eating and using the bathroom. View Rating Methodology »
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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 the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019. | 100.0% District of Columbia Average: 99.6% National Average: 97.2% Higher is better |
Nurse staffing Availability of nursing staff (registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nursing aides) per resident per day. Nursing levels are closely associated with quality. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019. | 4 hrs 4 mins District of Columbia Average: 4 hrs 53 mins National Average: 3 hrs 51 mins Higher is better |
Hospitalizations Number of hospitalizations per thousand resident days. Fewer hospitalizations is indicative of quality of care and patient safety. Data used in the analysis was from 1/01/2018 - 12/31/2018. | 1.3 District of Columbia Average: 1.2 National Average: 1.7 Lower is better |
Emergency-room visits Number of ER (ED) per thousand resident days. Fewer hospitalizations is indicative of quality of care and patient safety. Data used in the analysis was from 1/01/2018 - 12/31/2018. | 0.4 District of Columbia Average: 0.4 National Average: 1.0 Lower is better |
Pneumonia vaccination Percentage of residents who were appropriately given a pneumonia 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. | 95.0% District of Columbia Average: 90.4% National Average: 93.7% Higher is better |
Prevention of pressure ulcers Percentage of high-risk residents without pressure ulcers. Residents with bed sores are at risk of infection and is a sign of staff inattentiveness. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019. | 90.0% District of Columbia Average: 87.0% National Average: 92.7% Higher is better |
Ability to self-care Percentage of residents who maintained ability to move, eat, use the bathroom and do other common activities without help. Data used in the analysis was from 4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019. | 83.5% District of Columbia Average: 83.2% National Average: 85.3% Higher is better |
Use of antianxiety and hypnotic drugs Percentage of residents who were given antianxiety or hypnotic 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. | 16.8% District of Columbia Average: 12.9% National Average: 20.4% 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 April 06, 2018
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Violation Information | Potential For Harm | Residents Affected | Inspection Date | Date Fixed | ||||
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Nursing home has failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Low | Few | 02/12/19 | 02/12/19 | ||||
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 | Some | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
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 | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
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 | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Low | Few | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. | Low | Few | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Low | Few | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to 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. | Low | Few | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Low | Few | 04/06/18 | 05/19/18 |
See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on February 08, 2017
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Violation Information | Potential For Harm | Residents Affected | Inspection Date | Date Fixed | ||||
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Nursing home has failed to immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Low | Some | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | Some | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s room or bathroom and bathing area. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Low | Few | 02/08/17 | 04/06/17 |
See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on March 18, 2016
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Violation Information | Potential For Harm | Residents Affected | Inspection Date | Date Fixed | ||||
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Nursing home has failed to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | High | Some | 03/09/17 | 04/14/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident’s well being. | Low | Some | 03/09/17 | 04/14/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to tell 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. | Low | Few | 12/13/16 | 04/03/17 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident’s functional capacity. | Low | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
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 | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Low | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | Low | Some | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Some | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Some | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to make sure that doctors see a resident’s plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Low | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Low | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Low | Some | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to keep all essential equipment working safely. | Low | Many | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s room or bathroom and bathing area. | Low | Few | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 | ||||
Nursing home has failed to keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Low | Some | 03/18/16 | 05/18/16 |
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
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Penalties
This nursing home paid 1 fine in the last three years totaling $110,448.
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