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 26 to 50 of 86 citations

  1. 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 October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2020).

  2. 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 October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).

  3. 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 October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2020).

  4. 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 October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2020).

  5. 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 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

    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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2020).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  20. 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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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 September 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2025).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (September 15, 2025).

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.