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Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
8111 Tiswell Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center, in Alexandria, Virginia, is certified for 130 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 82 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 56, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 9 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 63.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 34.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Virginia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 16.5%.
82health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles9 at actual harm or worse
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
3.5nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.4
97%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)126 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fairfax Co. median | Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 82 | 36 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 63.1 | 26.5 | 34.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 16.5% | 24.6% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 in the county, 289 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2026, 29 Sep 2022.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×8 D ×51 E ×18 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | G | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | G | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0571 | Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0608 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 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 | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 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 | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
| 8 Nov 2019 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 16.5%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.9% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.6% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Tiswell Leasing Co Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omg Ls Leasing Co., LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2018 |
| Tiswell Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| Tiswell Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Fairfax County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arleigh Burke Pavilion | Mc Lean | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 26.5 | — | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Goodwin House Bailey'S Crossroads | Falls Church | 73 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21.9 | — | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center | Burke | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 20.0 | — | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Dulles Health & Rehab Center | Herndon | 166 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 25.3 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| August Healthcare At Iliff | Dunn Loring | 130 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 18.5 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At the Fairfax | Fort Belvoir | 56 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 41.1 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| George Washington Health & Rehabilitation | Alexandria | 96 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 46.9 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| August Healthcare At Leewood | Annandale | 157 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 22.9 | $25K | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 13 facilities in Fairfax County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mount Vernon Healthcare Center been cited for?
82 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 9 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Virginia median is 32 per facility.
Has Mount Vernon Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mount Vernon Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Virginia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mount Vernon Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Omg Ls Leasing Co., LLC and Tiswell Mgt Co., LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mount Vernon Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.