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The Jefferson

Location: 900 N. Taylor St., Arlington, VA [See Map]

Overall Rating: 5/5
(Based on data from July 2020 and earlier.)

Overview

The Jefferson in Arlington, VA has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 and has a short-term rehabilitation rating of High Performing. It is a small facility with 31 beds and has for-profit, corporate ownership. The Jefferson is not a part of a continuing care retirement community. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid.

Nursing Home Ratings

Short-Term Rehabilitation Rating

High Performing (3/3)

Patient Safety Summary for The Jefferson

With Coronavirus posing a significant risk to seniors, patient safety is of utmost importance. While US News does not give a Patient Safety rating, these are important aspects of choosing a Nursing Home. Certain of these elements are part of the long and short term care ratings.

Reported COVID-19 Cases to Date

As of 11/29/2020, this home's reported COVID-19 infection cases among its residents and staff. This reporting to the federal government is required by regulation. More information available at CMS.

26

Reported COVID-19 Cases in Most Recent Cycle

From 11/22/2020 to 11/29/2020, this home's reported COVID-19 infection cases among its residents and staff. This reporting to the federal government is required by regulation. More information available at CMS.

0

Flu vaccination

Percentage of short term rehab patients who were appropriately given a timely flu vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

87.4%

87.4%

Average: 84.3%

Higher is better

National Average: 82.9%

Higher is better

Pneumonia vaccination

Percentage of long term care residents who were appropriately given a pneumonia vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

N/A

N/A

Prevention of falls

Percentage of short term rehab patients who did not experience any falls resulting in a major injury, such as bone fracture or dislocation. Data used in analysis was from 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019.

99.7%

99.7%

Average: 99.3%

Higher is better

National Average: 99.1%

Higher is better

Infection Control Violations

The home has a record of health deficiencies/violations in the most recent inspection as of September 2020.

No

Reported COVID-19 Cases to Date

As of 11/29/2020, this home's reported COVID-19 infection cases among its residents and staff. This reporting to the federal government is required by regulation. More information available at CMS.

26

Reported COVID-19 Cases in Most Recent Cycle

From 11/22/2020 to 11/29/2020, this home's reported COVID-19 infection cases among its residents and staff. This reporting to the federal government is required by regulation. More information available at CMS.

0

Flu vaccination

Percentage of short term rehab patients who were appropriately given a timely flu vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

87.4%

Average: 84.3%

National Average: 82.9%

Higher is better

Pneumonia vaccination

Percentage of long term care residents who were appropriately given a pneumonia vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

N/A

Prevention of falls

Percentage of short term rehab patients who did not experience any falls resulting in a major injury, such as bone fracture or dislocation. Data used in analysis was from 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019.

99.7%

Average: 99.3%

National Average: 99.1%

Higher is better

Infection Control Violations

The home has a record of health deficiencies/violations in the most recent inspection as of September 2020.

No

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Nursing Home Location

The Jefferson

900 N. Taylor St., Arlington, VA 22203

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Short-Term Rehabilitation Rating

This rating evaluates a nursing home's quality of post-acute care for patients recovering from a hospital stay such as after stroke, heart attack, infection or accidental injury. View Rating Methodology »

High Performing (3/3)

Registered nurse staffing

Availability of registered nursing staff per resident per day. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff. Nursing levels are most associated with successful rehabilitation. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

1 hrs 14 mins

1 hrs 14 mins

Virginia Average: 38 mins

Higher is better

National Average: 41 mins

Higher is better

Physical therapist staffing

Availability of physical rehabilitation therapists per resident per day. Patients who receive appropriate PT are more likely to go home on time and be able to avoid injury. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

25 mins

25 mins

Virginia Average: 5 mins

Higher is better

National Average: 5 mins

Higher is better

Consistent nurse staffing

Percentage of days where federal standards for registered nurse staffing hours were met. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety and outcomes. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

100.0%

100.0%

Virginia Average: 98.3%

Higher is better

National Average: 97.7%

Higher is better

Flu vaccination

Percentage of short term rehab patients who were appropriately given a timely flu vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

87.4%

87.4%

Virginia Average: 84.3%

Higher is better

National Average: 82.9%

Higher is better

Use of antipsychotic drugs

Percentage of patients who were newly given antipsychotic drugs. High levels of use of these drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

1.0%

1.0%

Virginia Average: 1.7%

Lower is better

National Average: 1.8%

Lower is better

Prevention of falls

Percentage of short term rehab patients who did not experience any falls resulting in a major injury, such as bone fracture or dislocation. Data used in analysis was from 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019.

99.7%

99.7%

Virginia Average: 99.3%

Higher is better

National Average: 99.1%

Higher is better

Emergency-room visits

Percent of patients who needed to go to an ER (ED) during their stay. Indicative of higher quality of care and attention to patient safety. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

6.5%

6.5%

Virginia Average: 10.7%

Lower is better

National Average: 10.3%

Lower is better

Patients able to return home

Percentage of patients who were discharged from the nursing home to their own home or residence, an indication of successful rehabilitation. Data used in analysis was from 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2018.

75.1%

75.1%

Virginia Average: 55.9%

Higher is better

National Average: 49.1%

Higher is better

Rate of substantiated complaints

Indicates that a home had a low or reasonable level of substantiated complaints. A low rate of complaints is associated with better safety and satisfaction. Data used in analysis was from 10/31/2014 - 03/03/2020.

Low or reasonable volume of complaints

Patient-centered rehabilitation therapy

Percentage of patients who received more than the minimum amount of therapy indicated for their condition. This suggests that patients are receiving appropriate care. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017.

64.5%

64.5%

Virginia Average: 45.7%

Higher is better

National Average: 48.0%

Higher is better

Registered nurse staffing

Availability of registered nursing staff per resident per day. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff. Nursing levels are most associated with successful rehabilitation. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

1 hrs 14 mins

Virginia Average: 38 mins

National Average: 41 mins

Higher is better

Physical therapist staffing

Availability of physical rehabilitation therapists per resident per day. Patients who receive appropriate PT are more likely to go home on time and be able to avoid injury. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

25 mins

Virginia Average: 5 mins

National Average: 5 mins

Higher is better

Consistent nurse staffing

Percentage of days where federal standards for registered nurse staffing hours were met. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety and outcomes. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

100.0%

Virginia Average: 98.3%

National Average: 97.7%

Higher is better

Flu vaccination

Percentage of short term rehab patients who were appropriately given a timely flu vaccination. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when people are living in close proximity. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

87.4%

Virginia Average: 84.3%

National Average: 82.9%

Higher is better

Use of antipsychotic drugs

Percentage of patients who were newly given antipsychotic drugs. High levels of use of these drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

1.0%

Virginia Average: 1.7%

National Average: 1.8%

Lower is better

Prevention of falls

Percentage of short term rehab patients who did not experience any falls resulting in a major injury, such as bone fracture or dislocation. Data used in analysis was from 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019.

99.7%

Virginia Average: 99.3%

National Average: 99.1%

Higher is better

Emergency-room visits

Percent of patients who needed to go to an ER (ED) during their stay. Indicative of higher quality of care and attention to patient safety. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019.

6.5%

Virginia Average: 10.7%

National Average: 10.3%

Lower is better

Patients able to return home

Percentage of patients who were discharged from the nursing home to their own home or residence, an indication of successful rehabilitation. Data used in analysis was from 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2018.

75.1%

Virginia Average: 55.9%

National Average: 49.1%

Higher is better

Rate of substantiated complaints

Indicates that a home had a low or reasonable level of substantiated complaints. A low rate of complaints is associated with better safety and satisfaction. Data used in analysis was from 10/31/2014 - 03/03/2020.

Low or reasonable volume of complaints

Patient-centered rehabilitation therapy

Percentage of patients who received more than the minimum amount of therapy indicated for their condition. This suggests that patients are receiving appropriate care. Data used in analysis was from 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017.

64.5%

Virginia Average: 45.7%

National Average: 48.0%

Higher is better

Government Conducted Inspections

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducts regular health, fire and safety inspections. The most recent inspection reports are below. These are not part of U.S. News' ratings calculation.

Health Inspection

A government-assigned rating based on results of state health inspections. Shows how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted at least every 15 months. Also includes results of consumer complaint investigations.

See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on March 06, 2019

Nursing home has failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

03/06/19 Inspection Date

04/18/19 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

03/06/19 Inspection Date

04/18/19 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

03/06/19 Inspection Date

04/18/19 Date Fixed

Violation Information

 

Potential For Harm

 

Residents Affected

 

Inspection Date

 

Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

 

Low

 

Few

 03/06/19 04/18/19

Nursing home has failed to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

 

Low

 

Some

 03/06/19 04/18/19

Nursing home has failed to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

 

Low

 

Few

 03/06/19 04/18/19

See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on February 02, 2018

Nursing home has failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to 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.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to 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.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Many

02/02/18 Inspection Date

03/16/18 Date Fixed

Violation Information

 

Potential For Harm

 

Residents Affected

 

Inspection Date

 

Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

 

Low

 

Some

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to 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.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to 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.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

 

Low

 

Some

 02/02/18 03/16/18

Nursing home has failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

 

Low

 

Many

 02/02/18 03/16/18

See Health Inspection Violations for the Cycle Ending on February 09, 2017

Nursing home has failed to immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/09/17 Inspection Date

03/01/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/09/17 Inspection Date

02/20/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/09/17 Inspection Date

03/23/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to ensure that each resident’s 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/09/17 Inspection Date

02/20/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to make sure menus meet the resident’s nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

02/09/17 Inspection Date

03/01/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Some

02/09/17 Inspection Date

03/01/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/09/17 Inspection Date

02/20/17 Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

Potential For Harm

Low

Residents Affected

Few

02/09/17 Inspection Date

03/23/17 Date Fixed

Violation Information

 

Potential For Harm

 

Residents Affected

 

Inspection Date

 

Date Fixed

Nursing home has failed to immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/09/17 03/01/17

Nursing home has failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/09/17 02/20/17

Nursing home has failed to ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/09/17 03/23/17

Nursing home has failed to ensure that each resident’s 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/09/17 02/20/17

Nursing home has failed to make sure menus meet the resident’s nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.

 

Low

 

Some

 02/09/17 03/01/17

Nursing home has failed to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

 

Low

 

Some

 02/09/17 03/01/17

Nursing home has failed to provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/09/17 02/20/17

Nursing home has failed to keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

 

Low

 

Few

 02/09/17 03/23/17

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

How well this home met National Fire Protection Association standards over its latest inspections.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Violations Over Time

Data from 1/14/2014 - 3/18/2020

Feb ’17

Feb ’18

Mar ’19

This Nursing Home’s Violations or Complaints
State Average
U.S. Average

Penalties

This nursing home has not been fined or denied payment in the last three years.

Nursing Home Summary

Alzheimer’s Unit
Ownership
For-profit, corporate
Accepts Medicare
Council Type
No Family or Resident Council
Accepts Medicaid
Home Size
Small (31 Beds)
Continuing Care Facility
Affiliated Assisted Living
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