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 31 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0805, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0225, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

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.