Fairfax County, Virginia · Nursing home
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation
3 of 5 overall from CMS
1510 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Same as the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.32 hours Below the state average of 3.76
- Nursing staff who left in a year 35.9% Below the state average of 48.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 45 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 95.0% of 96 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation is a 96-bed nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia (Fairfax County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Virginia average of 3.76. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day (average)
- 91.2
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Hill Valley Healthcare (43 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask George Washington Health & Rehabilitation
Chosen from this home's public data.
- About 95.0% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.26 hours per resident per day; the Virginia average is 0.69. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Virginia average 3.0
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Virginia average 2.7
- Staffing 1 of 5 Virginia average 2.4
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Virginia average 3.9
The vertical line marks the Virginia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.32 h Virginia average 3.76
- Nurse aides 1.93 h Virginia average 2.07
- Licensed practical nurses 1.13 h Virginia average 1.00
- Registered nurses 0.26 h Virginia average 0.69
- All staff, weekends 3.01 h Virginia average 3.29
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Virginia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover35.9%
- Virginia average48.1%
- Registered nurse turnover66.7%
- Virginia average48.2%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Virginia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.4% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 30.2% | 18.7% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.0% | 90.9% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.0% | 15.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.4% | 20.6% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.4% | 94.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.6% | 21.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.4% | 14.2% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.52 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.48 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 38.3% | 73.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 39.2% | 73.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.5% | 22.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.9% | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 45 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 11 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 11 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | 23 | 8 |
Virginia homes averaged 14.3 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (45)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 9, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 9, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 4, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2022)
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What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Virginia homes averaged 0.5 fines and $23,688 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Virginia
- Size175 of 289 by certified beds
- Virginia average residents per day99.5
- ChainHill Valley Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating1.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Alexandria5
- Homes in Fairfax County13
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for George Washington Health & Rehabilitation?
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does George Washington Health & Rehabilitation have?
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation has 96 certified beds. It averages 91.2 residents per day, about 95.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at George Washington Health & Rehabilitation?
The home reports 3.32 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.26 hours from registered nurses. The Virginia average is 3.76 hours and 0.69 hours from registered nurses.
Has George Washington Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does George Washington Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Mount Vernon Healthcare Center 130beds 96.9%in use 3.51nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 FT Washington Rehabilitation and Wellness Center 150beds 92.7%in use 3.57nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 307beds 94.4%in use 4.08nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Fairfax County
Who to call in Virginia
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Virginia.
- Long-term care ombudsman Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman) 800-552-5019 (Toll-free. Also 804-565-1600.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home VDH Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) Complaint Unit 1-800-955-1819 (Metro Richmond (804) 367-2106. Messages left after hours, on weekends or holidays are returned the next business day. An online complaint portal is also available.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Virginia staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 495011. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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