C

Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center

46531 HARRY BYRD HIGHWAY, STERLING, VA 20164
Score: 63 / 100

Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Sterling, Virginia, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center is near the national average, with 3.70 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.10 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.94 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.49 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Dec 1, 2021
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 36 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Dec 1, 2021 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Dec 1, 2021 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 12.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 1, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14