All citations for The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 86 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0800, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (November 10, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (November 10, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2020).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.