900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203 · Arlington County
Located in Arlington, The Jefferson provides luxury care, personalized support, and a vibrant community with independent living, assisted living & memory care.
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Typically 82% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
The Jefferson is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Arlington, VA, with 31 certified beds and an average of about 25 residents per day. It operates as part of the Sunrise Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.46 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.14 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 42 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $61,065 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,870–$11,640/mo (median $9,960) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,380–$8,440/mo (median $7,010) | 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 (63 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Fine | $12,735 |
| 2026-03-12 | Fine | $21,645 |
| 2026-03-12 | Fine | $26,685 |
900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityThe Jefferson does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Arlington, 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 The Jefferson 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 5.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
The Jefferson has 63 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
The Jefferson in Arlington, VA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 31 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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