Sterling, VA

Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

46531 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA

(703) 834-5800

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

150

Certified beds

Average residents

147

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Commonwealth Care Of Roanoke

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-03-08

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.10

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.94

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.32

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

48%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

33%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.5
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.4
0.7 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.2%
8.8 pts better
93.4%
6.6 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 3.0%
3.6%
0.6 pts better
3.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
15.7%
15 pts better
11.4%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
5.7%
0.1 pts better
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.0%
20.2%
9.2 pts better
19.6%
8.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.0%
15.0%
3 pts better
16.7%
4.7 pts better
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 24.2%
17.5%
6.7 pts worse
16.3%
7.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
15.7%
0.1 pts better
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts worse
1.0%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
1.6%
0.6 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.6%
22.2%
1.4 pts worse
19.8%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
5.2%
0.2 pts better
5.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
74.6%
24 pts better
81.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.3%
11.7%
3.4 pts better
12.0%
3.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
1.2%
0.1 pts better
1.6%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2%
73.6%
23.6 pts better
79.7%
17.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.5%
22.0%
0.5 pts better
23.9%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2021-12-02 · Fire 2021-12-02

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2018-10-11 · Fire 2018-10-11

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2017-03-23 · Fire 2017-03-23

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2022-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-01-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2019-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2019-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2019-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2017-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2017-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2017-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2017-05-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-01-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-01-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2018-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2018-11-23

K · Immediate jeopardy 2017-03-23

F323 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

Corrected 2017-05-11

G · Actual harm 2017-03-23

F309 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

Corrected 2017-05-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F371 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Corrected 2017-05-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F250 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2017-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F252 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.

Corrected 2017-05-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F441 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Corrected 2017-05-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F498 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.

Corrected 2017-05-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F157 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2017-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F246 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2017-05-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F328 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

Corrected 2017-05-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-03-23

F518 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.

Corrected 2017-05-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Nova Care LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 2010-09-30
Alesantrino, Joe

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2019-06-01
Bdsheffer LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 11 facilities 2010-09-30
Commonwealth Care Of Roanoke Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 11 facilities 2010-09-30
Dj Petrine LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-30
Goodall, Lury

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-30
Petrine, Deborah

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-09
Petrine, Deborah

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-09
Petrine, James

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-09
Sheffer, Brady

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-30
Stallard, Patricia

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-30
Tucker, David

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-09-30
Tucker, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2010-10-01
White, Brenda

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-10-16

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