Annandale Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 6700 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
- CCN
- 495155
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 222
- Chain
- Communicare Health
- Residents per day
- 209
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Annandale Healthcare Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Oct 2024. The latest survey cycle has 35 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Virginia is 11. CMS lists 1 fine of $90,896 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Fairfax County median | Virginia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 13 homes in the county, 289 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Virginia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 9 Oct 2024 | 35 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Mar 2021 | 15 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 35 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0585 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0625 | Notify 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0625 | Notify 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 4 May 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0838 | Conduct 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Mar 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2021 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0625 | Notify 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
| 23 Aug 2018 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2018 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2024 | Fine | $90,896 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Virginia median | Virginia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.31 | 3.40 | 3.76 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 1.00 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | 2.07 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.96 | 3.00 | 3.29 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 24.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Virginia median
- 48.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 38.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 3
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.4% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.3% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Columbia Leasing Co LLC
- Chain
- Communicare Health (110 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC MSTR Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 May 2017 |
| Columbia Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 2020 | |
| Columbia Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | 26 Jun 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Fairfax County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Healthcare at Leewood | Annandale | 2 of 5 | 22 | $25,488 | 17 Mar 2022 | |
| Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads | Falls Church | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 21 Aug 2024 | |
| August Healthcare at Iliff | Dunn Loring | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 23 Mar 2023 | |
| Vierra Falls Church | Falls Church | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Greenspring Village | Springfield | 1 of 5 | 26 | $81,178 | 6 Mar 2025 | |
| Arleigh Burke Pavilion | Mc Lean | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 15 Jan 2025 | |
| Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center | Burke | 4 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 29 Jun 2023 | |
| Mount Vernon Healthcare Center | Alexandria | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax | Fort Belvoir | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| George Washington Health & Rehabilitation | Alexandria | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 14 Jun 2023 | |
| Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfax | 1 of 5 | 38 | $0 | 5 Feb 2025 | |
| Dulles Health & Rehab Center | Herndon | 4 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 26 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Virginia Department of Health: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Virginia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Annandale Healthcare Center (CCN 495155). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/annandale-healthcare-center-annandale-va-495155/
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Questions
- When was Annandale Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 9 Oct 2024. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 35 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Mar 2021.
- Who operates Annandale Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Communicare Health. The CMS ownership file names Columbia Mgt Co., LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Annandale Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Virginia as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.