Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
Arlington, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495121) · 210 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $18,066
Phone: (703) 243-7640 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Cherrydale reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $18,066.00 for Cherrydale, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Arlington, Virginia, certified for 210 beds with an average of 196.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1980 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cherrydale holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $18,066.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
Cherrydale is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which operates 64 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cherrydale has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cherrydale accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, with 0.59 RN hours per resident per day and a 63.2% turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $18,066.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cherrydale is certified for 210 beds and has an average of 196.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which operates 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 29, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Cherrydale scores 2, 1, 1, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7032437640 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7032437640 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495121?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.