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MOUNT VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER

8111 TISWELL DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Score: 52 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Mount Vernon Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 52/100. The facility ranks in the 43th percentile among Virginia nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 79 deficiencies at Mount Vernon Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

79
Total Deficiencies
Nov 14, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 77 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Nov 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity K
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity G
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Sep 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity G
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Sep 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity G
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 0.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 28, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
56