About Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
Nursing home overview and details
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Alexandria, VA, serving Fairfax County and the surrounding community. The facility has 130 certified beds with an average daily census of 124.5 residents.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990, bringing 36 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with COMMUNICARE HEALTH, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Alexandria, VA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center provides 3.48 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.39 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 20.2%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 42.9%. Weekend staffing averages 3.09 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Abuse Flag
This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
Doctors at Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
What is the CMS rating for Mount Vernon Healthcare Center?
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Mount Vernon Healthcare Center have?
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has 130 certified beds with an average daily census of 124.5 residents.
What type of facility is Mount Vernon Healthcare Center?
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Fairfax County in Alexandria, VA.
How many doctors practice at Mount Vernon Healthcare Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Mount Vernon Healthcare Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Mount Vernon Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·