August Healthcare at Iliff
8000 Iliff Drive · Dunn Loring, VA · 22027 · 7035601000
130 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: August Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 23, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 26, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 18, 2021
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 26, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 26, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 4, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 4, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 4, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 4, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 4, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495205 · certified since November 29, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.