Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care · Medicare certified
The Jefferson
900 North Taylor Street · Arlington, VA 22203 · Lic. #44783 (VA) · 31 certified beds
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About The Jefferson
The Jefferson is an assisted living community in Arlington, Virginia. Its capacity is 31 beds, the same as the Arlington County median for assisted living communities. The VA licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED (1YR)". It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Sunrise Senior Living. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 63 citations, the most recent on March 12, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.71 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 assisted living communities listed in Arlington. Complaints about assisted living communities in Virginia go to the Virginia Department of Social Services at 1-800-543-7545. Its public records were last updated in November 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (63)
Records from August 2021 to March 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0836Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $61,065
March 12, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,645 against this nursing home on March 12, 2026.
March 12, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,685 against this nursing home on March 12, 2026.
March 12, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,735 against this nursing home on March 12, 2026.
Staffing
5.71 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 5.46 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Sunrise Senior Living, a chain of 4 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.5 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 4.5 for staffing, 4.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Virginia.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Arlington.
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