Washington Center for Rehab and Healthcare
Route 40 · Argyle, NY · 12809 · 5186388274
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Centers Health Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,620 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 10, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 10, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 10, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 10, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 10, 2020 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2020 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335413 · certified since July 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.