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Harborside Health & Rehabilitation

4601 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Sw, Washington, DC 20032

CCN 095024 · For-profit, limited liability company · 125 certified beds

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

Harborside Health & Rehabilitation, in Washington, District of Columbia, is certified for 125 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.

CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the District of Columbia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.

Inspectors recorded 98 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (38, 17, 43 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 78.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 45.3.

CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $236K.

Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (2.2 RN), close to the District of Columbia median of 4.8; nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.

98health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles6 at actual harm or worse
$236Kfines listed by CMS3 penalties in period
5.2nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.8
91%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)114 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityThe District Co. medianDistrict of Columbia medianUS average
Overall star rating2333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles98565628.7
Citations per 100 beds78.445.345.326.8
Total nurse hours per resident day5.24.84.83.9
RN hours per resident day2.21.31.30.7
Nursing staff turnover44.8%32.5%32.5%45.8%
Fines listed$236,002$47,684$47,684—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 17 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)38
Cycle 217
Cycle 343

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: District of Columbia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Oct 2024, 18 Jul 2023.

Severity mix: J ×1 K ×2 G ×3 D ×68 E ×16 F ×7 C ×1

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
16 Jun 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigationDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
16 Jun 2026F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.DComplaint investigationDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
3 Mar 2026F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.FComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
3 Mar 2026F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation21 Apr 2026
13 Nov 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation8 Jan 2026
5 Mar 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation25 Apr 2025
5 Mar 2025F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation25 Apr 2025
18 Oct 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0578Honor 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.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
18 Oct 2024F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
10 Jul 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation3 Sep 2024
10 Jul 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation3 Sep 2024
21 Mar 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation1 May 2024
21 Mar 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint investigation1 May 2024
21 Mar 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation1 May 2024
21 Mar 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation1 May 2024
18 Jul 2023F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0625Notify 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.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
18 Jul 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey18 Sep 2023
16 Sep 2021F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.KStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.KStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.FStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.FStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FStandard survey10 Jan 2022
16 Sep 2021F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0578Honor 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.EStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard survey10 Jan 2022
16 Sep 2021F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.EStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard survey10 Jan 2022
16 Sep 2021F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey8 Dec 2021
16 Sep 2021F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey10 Jan 2022
16 Sep 2021F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey2 Nov 2021
16 Sep 2021F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey10 Jan 2022
16 Sep 2021F0838Conduct 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.CStandard survey2 Nov 2021

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
3 Mar 2026Fine$117,516
18 Oct 2024Fine$108,453
21 Mar 2024Fine$10,033

Staffing

Total nursing5.17 h
Nurse aides2.16 h
LPN0.8 h
RN2.21 h
Weekend total4.75 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the District of Columbia average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.8%, RNs 37.1%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityDistrict of Columbia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay31.6%17.4%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay2.7%0.5%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.9%1.2%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.7%0.8%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay42.0%15.1%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay11.4%7.2%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay2.4%7.9%13.4%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

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All 17 facilities in The District County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Harborside Health & Rehabilitation been cited for?

98 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The District of Columbia median is 56 per facility.

Has Harborside Health & Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $236K in the period covered.

How does staffing at Harborside Health & Rehabilitation compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a District of Columbia median of 4.8 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Harborside Health & Rehabilitation?

Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Harborside Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Oct 2024.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.