Quick answers
- Where is The Jefferson?
- 900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203, in Arlington County, Virginia.
- What is the phone number of The Jefferson?
- (703) 516-9455, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Jefferson?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Jefferson been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $39,692.
- What did inspectors find at The Jefferson?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 12, 2021 to March 12, 2026), Medicare lists 63 health citations; the most serious was level J. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 12, 2021 to March 12, 2026), The Jefferson had 63 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $39,692 in total (3 fines, the latest on March 12, 2026). Nurse staffing is 5.71 hours per resident per day; the Virginia average is 3.88 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 12, 2026 — 42 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 12, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 12, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0604 Level J
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0806 Level J
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F0552 Level G
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Show 38 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0678 Level F
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0726 Level F
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0730 Level F
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0838 Level F
“Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.”
F0865 Level F
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0868 Level F
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0694 Level E
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0836 Level E
“Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.”
F0944 Level E
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
F0947 Level E
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0712 Level D
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0729 Level D
“Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0941 Level D
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.”
F0942 Level D
“Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.”
F0943 Level D
“Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.”
F0945 Level D
“Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.”
F0946 Level D
“Provide training in compliance and ethics.”
F0949 Level D
“Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.”
Previous cycle: January 12, 2023 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 12, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 16 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0847 Level D
“Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.”
F0848 Level D
“Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0885 Level C
“Report COVID19 data to residents and families.”
F0886 Level C
“Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.”
Earlier cycle: August 12, 2021 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 12, 2021 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0700 Level E
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (3)
K0222 Level D
“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.”
K0222 Level D
“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.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $39,692 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $8,278 |
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $14,069 |
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $17,345 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.31 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.49 | 1.03 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.91 | 2.14 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.71 | 3.88 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.94 | 3.35 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.69 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 55.3% | 47.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 62.5% | 46.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 4 nursing homes: Sunrise Senior Living.
Legal business name: Welltower Opco Group LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welltower TRS Holdco LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 27, 2018 |
| Welltower Inc | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 27, 2018 |
| Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 27, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 31 |
| Average residents per day | 26 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Sunrise Senior Living |
| Legal business name | Welltower Opco Group LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-10-21 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203 |
| County | Arlington County |
| State | Virginia |
| Phone | (703) 516‑9455 |
| CMS Certification Number | 495269 |
| Name in Medicare records | THE JEFFERSON |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center1.1 mi · Arlington, VA · 2 of 5 stars
- Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation1.6 mi · Arlington, VA · 1 of 5 stars
- Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads2.0 mi · Falls Church, VA · 5 of 5 stars
- Goodwin House Alexandria3.1 mi · Alexandria, VA · 5 of 5 stars
- Vierra Falls Church3.2 mi · Falls Church, VA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Virginia Hospital Center1.1 mi · Arlington, VA · Acute Care Hospital
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital3.0 mi · Washington, DC · Acute Care Hospital
- George Washington University Hospital3.6 mi · Washington, DC · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13