Arlington County, Virginia · Nursing home
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
3710 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.59 hours Below the state average of 3.76
- Nursing staff who left in a year 63.2% Above the state average of 48.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 77 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $18,066 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 93.5% of 210 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.
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 210-bed nursing home in Arlington, Virginia (Arlington County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.59 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Virginia average of 3.76. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $18,066 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 210
- Residents per day (average)
- 196.3
- Certified since
- 1980 (46 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Lifeworks Rehab (64 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 Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $18,066 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 32 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 24, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Virginia average is 14.3. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 63.2%, above the Virginia average of 48.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Virginia average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 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 3.59 h Virginia average 3.76
- Nurse aides 2.09 h Virginia average 2.07
- Licensed practical nurses 0.91 h Virginia average 1.00
- Registered nurses 0.59 h Virginia average 0.69
- All staff, weekends 3.09 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 turnover63.2%
- Virginia average48.1%
- Registered nurse turnover69.7%
- Virginia average48.2%
- Administrators who left0
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 | 5.5% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 93.0% | 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 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.9% | 90.9% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.2% | 15.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.8% | 20.6% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.5% | 94.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.8% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 8.0% | 21.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.9% | 14.2% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.35 | 1.52 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.55 | 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 | 75.7% | 73.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 55.7% | 73.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.1% | 22.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.2% | 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 77 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 26 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 24, 2025: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | 32 | 4 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 31 | 4 |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 14 | 4 |
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 (77)
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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 (Dec 16, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2025)
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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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2025)
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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 16, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2025)
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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 16, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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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 (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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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 (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 77.
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
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | Fine | $18,066 |
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
- Size12 of 289 by certified beds
- Virginia average residents per day99.5
- ChainLifeworks Rehab
- Chain average overall rating2.1 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Arlington4
- Homes in Arlington County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center have?
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center has 210 certified beds. It averages 196.3 residents per day, about 93.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.59 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.59 hours from registered nurses. The Virginia average is 3.76 hours and 0.69 hours from registered nurses.
Has Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $18,066 in the past three years.
Does Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center 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.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Arlington 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 495121. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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