Washington Nursing Center

    603 E National Hwy, Washington, IN 47501
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate attentive care and cleanliness

    I'm very satisfied with this assisted living in Daviess County - compassionate, courteous staff who give attentive, watchful CNA care and highly communicative, inclusive updates. My parents love the comfortable, clean, well-kept building and excellent housekeeping; the team makes our family feel respected and at ease.

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    Sep 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.67·(9)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      2.7
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Courteous and friendly staff
    • Attentive certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
    • Compassionate, communicative care teams
    • Clean, well-maintained building and grounds
    • Excellent housekeeping services
    • Comfortable, family-oriented resident environment
    • Viable assisted-living option in Daviess County

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nurse responsiveness
    • Staffing shortfalls and scheduling gaps
    • Variable clinical-care quality
    • Maintenance and mold-related facility issues
    • Unclear admissions, cost, and eligibility information
    • Difficult-to-reach administrative and phone responsiveness
    • Management instability and administrative turnover

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed picture. Many families and visitors emphasize positive interpersonal qualities — polite, compassionate caregivers, attentive CNAs, and housekeeping that keeps much of the facility clean and comfortable. At the same time, other accounts raise operational concerns that affect confidence in consistent clinical care and facility upkeep.

    Care and staff: Strengths appear concentrated in direct caregiving roles. CNAs are frequently described as watchful and attentive, and some families highlight inclusive communication from the care team and a compassionate tone. However, reviewers also describe inconsistent nurse responsiveness and variability in the level of clinical care. Comments suggest that response times to nurse call requests and perceived thoroughness of nursing attention can fluctuate; several accounts link those concerns to staffing constraints. Prospective residents should clarify current staffing levels and nurse-call response expectations during a visit.

    Dining and activities: There is limited specific information about dining quality and organized activities in the available comments. One summary noted that meals could not be assessed, which indicates a lack of consistent commentary rather than a clear strength or weakness. If dining and programming are priorities, prospective families should request meal samples, menus, and an activities calendar during a tour.

    Facilities and housekeeping: Housekeeping and general cleanliness are cited as strengths in a number of accounts, and several families describe the building as well kept and comfortable. Conversely, some reviews highlight areas of the campus with maintenance issues, including references to a run-down condition and mold in portions of the facility. This suggests uneven facility maintenance; an on-site inspection of resident rooms, common spaces, and any recent inspection reports is advisable.

    Management and administration: Administrative experience is characterized as mixed. Positive notes about communication coexist with reports of difficulty reaching staff by phone and expressed frustration with administrative responsiveness. There are also references to management changes and perceived instability, which can influence both care coordination and admissions processes. Additionally, inquiries listed by the public (about CNA classes, costs, schedules, and age eligibility) indicate that information for prospective residents and applicants may not be consistently accessible; asking for written admissions materials and points of contact can help resolve this.

    Notable patterns and practical guidance: The predominant positive themes are interpersonal — respectful caregivers, attentive CNAs, and strong housekeeping in many areas. The predominant negative themes are operational: inconsistent nurse responsiveness, staffing shortfalls, variable maintenance, and communication gaps with administration. For families considering this facility, recommended steps include: touring during different times of day, testing nurse-call response, asking for recent staffing ratios and inspection reports, reviewing written admission and cost information, and verifying remediation plans for any maintenance or mold concerns. This approach will help determine whether the facility’s strengths align with the prospective resident’s priorities and whether operational weaknesses are being addressed.

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    Location

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    Washington Nursing Center is located at 603 E National Hwy, Washington, IN, 47501.

    About Washington Nursing Center

    Washington Nursing Center sits along E National Hwy and serves as a county government-owned nursing home with an average of 32 residents per day, and folks can expect both short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing care here, so if someone needs help after leaving the hospital but isn't quite ready to go home, or if they need more support day to day because they're more frail or dependent, the staff handles both situations, and they work with residents and their families to talk about important things like medications, mood or memory, staying active, and what really matters most to them, and all those discussions are part of something called the 4Ms-What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility-because the team here tries to pay attention to health in a thorough way. People can get rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as respite stays if someone just needs short-term help, and for those needing more comfort-focused support, palliative care is available, and memory care is also part of what they provide. The place is recognized as Age-Friendly by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, so they do look at the special needs of older folks. The center offers more options for senior living, including assisted living, Alzheimer's care, home healthcare, and its Continuing Care Retirement Community designation means there are different levels of support under one roof. The community encourages visitors-family, friends, even pets can stop by anytime-and staff want people to make their rooms feel like home. The setting is tranquil with a clean and warm atmosphere, so residents get a blend of medical care, personalized attention from a skilled team, and a focus on wellness and independence, though some people have said in reviews that it averages about 3.3 out of 5 based on a few opinions, but many folks seem to feel supported and cared for. Washington Nursing Center tries to keep things simple, supportive, and with care plans tailored to each person's needs.

    People often ask...

    Washington Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 603 E National Hwy, Washington, IN 47501.

    No, Washington Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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