Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MOUNT VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER
ALEXANDRIA, VA · 130 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 495211 · first certified July 1990
Ownership
Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed March 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from MOUNT VERNON NURSING CENTER ASSOCIATES, LLLP
Position within VA
19 citations — more than 81% of the 289 certified nursing homes in VA. Compared within VA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2028 — about 26 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in VA are typically surveyed 31–43 months after the last one (median 37), measured over 125 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 19 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 19 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in VA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the VA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 19 |
| Median facility in VA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2019 | 4 |
| September 29, 2022 | 4 |
| April 23, 2026 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 3 | 2026-04-23 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 2 | 2026-04-23 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-04-23 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2019-11-08 |
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | 1 | 2019-11-08 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2026-04-23 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2022-09-29 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2026-04-23 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 23, 2026 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2026) |
September 29, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 13, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2023) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Waiver has been granted (July 19, 2023) |
| K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2023) |
November 8, 2019 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2020) |
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2020) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2020) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.