35 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Annandale, VA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $90,896 in total fines with 35 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
6700 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
(703) 256-7000
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
222
Certified beds
Average residents
214
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.83
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
44%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
23%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.5
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.4
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.5% |
91.2%
2.3 pts better
|
93.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.2% |
94.0%
4.2 pts better
|
95.5%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.6%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
15.7%
14 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
5.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.0% |
20.2%
11.2 pts better
|
19.6%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.2% |
15.0%
2.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.0% |
17.5%
11.5 pts better
|
16.3%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.4% |
15.7%
7.3 pts better
|
14.9%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.1% |
0.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.1% |
1.6%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.9% |
22.2%
4.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.2% |
5.2%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 56.2% |
74.6%
18.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
25.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.1% |
11.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 66.2% |
73.6%
7.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
13.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.0% |
22.0%
2 pts better
|
23.9%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (10 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-31
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-31
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-04-21
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-04-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2021-04-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-12-06
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-05-04
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-05-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-03-29
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-09-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $90,896
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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