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
🏥 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
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0656 Severity EDevelop 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 EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Dec 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0761 Severity EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologiDec 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0553 Severity DAllow 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 DReasonably 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
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