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 12 of 12 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

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.