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Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center

Nursing HomeSterling, VACMS 495179
47 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
150

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
145.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
47

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2021-12-02

*CMS

Citations

47 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0553Generalpotential for harm

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0640Generalpotential for harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  • 0916Generalpotential for harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0726Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0559Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0660Generalpotential for harm

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0300Generalpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

  • 0521Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0157Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0246Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0250Generalpotential for harm

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  • 0252Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.

  • 0309Seriousactual harm

    Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

  • 0323Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

  • 0328Generalpotential for harm

    Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

  • 0441Generalpotential for harm

    Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

  • 0498Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.

  • 0518Generalpotential for harm

    Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.

  • 0371Generalpotential for harm

    Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center?
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sterling, VA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 495179.
What is the CMS rating for Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center?
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center have?
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center is certified for 150 beds. It serves an average of 145.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center have?
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center has 47 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center was last inspected on December 2, 2021. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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