8111 Tiswell Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306 · Fairfax County
Discover personalized skilled nursing for seniors, short & long-term rehabilitation at Mount Vernon Health Center, a nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Typically 96% full (125 of 130 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, VA, with 130 certified beds and an average of about 125 residents per day. It operates as part of the Communicare Health network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.48 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.39 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 63 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,870–$11,640/mo (median $9,960) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Arlington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (86 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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, compar…
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
8111 Tiswell Drive, Alexandria, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityMount Vernon Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Alexandria, VA area typically runs $8,870–$11,640 per month (median $9,960, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Mount Vernon Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center has 86 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2022-09-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 96% full (125 of 130 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center in Alexandria, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 130 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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