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 F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
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
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