Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
8111 Tiswell Drive · Alexandria, VA · 22306 · 7033604000
130 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
7 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (86 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 29, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
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 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2022
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 29, 2022
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 29, 2022
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 29, 2022
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495211 · certified since July 2, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.