Nursing Home in Arlington, VA · CMS Data August 2026

The Jefferson

How Does the Jefferson Rate?

The Jefferson is a 31-bed for-profit nursing home in Arlington, VA. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on March 12, 2026, cited 42 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating
2 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection
42
Certified beds
31

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900 North Taylor Street
Arlington, VA 22203

2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for The Jefferson
RatingStarsCMS label
Overall rating2 of 5Below average
Health inspections1 of 5Much below average
Staffing1 of 5Much below average
Quality measures5 of 5Much above average
Quality for short-stay residents5 of 5Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at The Jefferson and the national median
MeasureThis homeNational median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)68%45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)83%42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for The Jefferson
Last standard health inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection42
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)10
Fines in the past 3 years3 totaling $61,065
Payment denials in the past 3 years0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

About the Home

Facts about The Jefferson
Certified beds31
Average residents per day25
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Legal business nameWELLTOWER OPCO GROUP LLC
Chain or affiliated groupSUNRISE SENIOR LIVING (4 homes)
Certified forMedicare and Medicaid
First certifiedOctober 1992
SettingPart of a continuing care retirement community
CouncilsResident council

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Other Nursing Homes Near the Jefferson

Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Arlington nursing homes page.

Sources

  1. CMS Care Compare: The Jefferson
  2. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (processed August 1, 2026)
  3. CMS Provider Data Catalog: MDS Quality Measures

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