Annandale Healthcare Center
6700 Columbia Pike · Annandale, VA · 22003 · 7032567000
222 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$90,896 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $90,896 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $90,896 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495155 · certified since April 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.