The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
ALEXANDRIA, VA · Medicare-certified · 96 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating in Alexandria, VA, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.36 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, quality measures are 5 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included pressure ulcer care, infection prevention and control, and pain management.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.362 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 15, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.362.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10
- Nurse aides
- 1.90
- Weekend nursing
- 3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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
8.7%6.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%2.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.1%7.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
42.8%4.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.3%17.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.6%25.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
15.2%38.3%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
—92.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.9%91%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
39.2%43.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · 44 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 85.2 residents on an average day (89% of 96 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.