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The Jefferson
900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203
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.
The Jefferson, in Arlington, Virginia, is certified for 31 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Sunrise Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 63 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (42, 16, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 203.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 34.5.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $61K.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Arlington Co. median | Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 63 | 63 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 203.2 | 36.7 | 34.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.3% | 63.2% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $61,065 | $18,066 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 12 Mar 2026, 12 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×1 D ×35 E ×13 F ×7 C ×4
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | J | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 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 | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 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 | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | 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 | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | 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 | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | C | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | C | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | 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 | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | 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 | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $26,685 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $21,645 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.3%, RNs 83.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
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: Welltower Opco Group Llc. Chain: Sunrise Senior Living (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welltower Trs Holdco LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2018 |
| Welltower Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2018 |
| Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2018 |
| Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| Welltower Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2018 |
| Welltower Trs Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2018 |
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 Arlington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center | Arlington | 210 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 36.7 | $18K | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Regency Care of Arlington, LLC | Arlington | 240 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 11.3 | — | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation | Arlington | 161 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 25.5 | — | 27 Jul 2022 |
All 4 facilities in Arlington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Jefferson been cited for?
63 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Virginia median is 32 per facility.
Has The Jefferson been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $61K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Jefferson compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates The Jefferson?
It is part of the Sunrise Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Welltower Trs Holdco LLC, Welltower Inc and Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Jefferson last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 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.