There is one word that can be used to describe the state of nursing home abuse in Washington state: shocking. Below are some of the statistics surrounding the sub-par performance of nursing homes in the state of Washington:
Out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Washington state ranks number one for most deficiencies per facility – meaning there have been more complaints about facilities in the state than anywhere else in the country.
The average number of deficiencies per facility nationwide is somewhere between seven to eight whereas Washington state is over ten points higher.
In the ranking of substandard-care deficiencies per facility, the Evergreen State ranks as the sixth-worst state in the country.
The state also ranks among the top three worst states for food and dietary issues, heavily impacting the livelihood of residents every day.
Out of facility fines and payment denials, Washington state is again amongst the worst with over $950,000 in penalties annually.