The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Fairfax Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: FAIRFAX REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
FAIRFAX, VA · Medicare-certified · 200 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Fairfax Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 1 star for staffing, even though quality measures are 5 stars. It also has a recent federal penalty, $22,957 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5499 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,957recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5499.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.13
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.9%12.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%6.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%0.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.3%8.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.2%19.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.4%14.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.3%22.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
39.3%60%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%99.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,358 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,935 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,599 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $22,957 in total fines.
- $10,358
Federal fine
Feb 4, 2026
- $12,599
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 30, 2020
Now operated by Fairfax Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously Fairfax Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFEWORKS REHAB · 69 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 188.5 residents on an average day (94% of 200 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.