The HSC Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility

Name: The HSC Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility
Address: 1731 BUNKER HILL ROAD NE, Washington, DC, 20017, US
Telephone: 2028324400

1731 Bunker Hill Road NE, Washington, DC 20017 · The District County · 16 certified beds · avg 0 residents/day · certified since Dec 6, 2019 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

0.00

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (32)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jul 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint
Jul 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Jul 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jul 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Jul 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow people with a legal right to see a resident — such as family, doctors, or ombudsmen — to have immediate access to that resident. · from a complaint
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Feb 9, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Feb 9, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Feb 9, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Feb 9, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	22	E
2024	5	D
2025	5	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	District of Columbia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	0.00	4.76	3.95	—
Registered Nurse hours	0.00	1.48	0.69	—
Weekend total nurse staffing	0.00	4.35	3.50	—
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.00	1.28	0.48	—
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	34.0	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	32.5	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 0.00, RN 0.00, weekend 0.00. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: —/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Children's National Medical Center	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
Children's National Medical Center	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/02/2025
Epps, Donna	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/06/2023
Epps, Donna	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/06/2023
Holson, Deborah	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2015
Nelson, Phillicia	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Riley-Brown, Michelle	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2023

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Jeanne Jugan Residence	1.1 mi	Washington, DC	★★★★★	5/5
Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs	1.3 mi	Washington, DC	★★★☆☆	2/5
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White Oak Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	1.9 mi	Hyattsville, MD	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	2.7 mi	Riverdale, MD	★★★☆☆	2/5
Sligo Creek Healthcare	3.0 mi	Takoma Park, MD	★★★☆☆	2/5
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC	3.3 mi	Washington, DC	★★★★☆	2/5
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home	3.3 mi	Washington, DC	★★★☆☆	3/5
Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill	3.5 mi	Washington, DC	★★★☆☆	2/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 095040.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The HSC Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility

1731 Bunker Hill Road NE, Washington, DC 20017 · 2028324400

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 095040 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)