Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
Alexandria, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495211) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (703) 360-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 16.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is a 130-bed skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, Virginia (Fairfax County), operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first CMS approval on July 2, 1990. The facility currently serves an average of 126 residents daily and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mount Vernon Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1 out of 5, Quality Measures rating of 4 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.51 per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record — no federal fines on record for this facility.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published federal ratings and staffing figures available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 16.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 130 certified beds and an average daily census of 126 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 2, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (703) 360-4000 and 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 (703) 360-4000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495211?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.