The Jefferson
900 North Taylor Street · Arlington, VA · 22203 · 7035169455
31 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sunrise Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $61,065 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$61,065 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $61,065 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
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 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
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.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
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.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
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.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $21,645 |
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495269 · certified since October 21, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.