Nursing homeActive
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center
46531 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA 201647038345800150 certified beds · 147 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2017
Deficiencies
37
● 0● 35● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2021-12-02
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Virginia Office of Licensure and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-02 | Standard | 0140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2018-10-11 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2017-03-23 | Standard | 092 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Virginia Office of Licensure and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F553
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F558
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F578
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F582
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F623
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F625
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F640
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F656
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F698
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F760
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F842
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-11Record 495179-20211202-F919
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F558
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F559
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F582
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F623
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F656
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F660
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F677
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F690
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F698
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F726
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-11-23Record 495179-20181011-F880
F309Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F309
F323Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
EnvironmentFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F323
F157Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-12Record 495179-20170323-F157
F246Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F246
F250Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-12Record 495179-20170323-F250
F252Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F252
F328Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F328
F371Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F371
F441Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F441
F498Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F498
F518Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2017-05-11Record 495179-20170323-F518
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.64
Facility
Virginia
National
Virginia 0.69 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.81
Facility
Virginia
National
Virginia 3.76 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.43
Facility
Virginia
National
Virginia 3.29 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover27%
Facility
Virginia
National
Virginia 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover46%
Facility
Virginia
National
Virginia 48% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.3% | 14.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.9% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.7% | 20.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Care LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Bdsheffer LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Dj Petrine LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 48% | — | — |
| Goodall, Lury Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | — | — |
| Stallard, Patricia Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Tucker, David Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Commonwealth Care Of Roanoke Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alesantrino, Joe Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Petrine, Deborah Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tucker, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| White, Brenda Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Commonwealth Care Of Roanoke — 12 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Virginia.
No county cost figures on file for Loudoun.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing Potomac Falls | 1.8 mi | 2023-05-04 | 000 |
| Ashby Ponds Inc Ashburn | 3.5 mi | 2024-02-22 | 070 |
| Dulles Health & Rehab Center Herndon | 7.0 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0200 |
| Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Fairfax | 10.4 mi | 2025-10-08 | 1400 |
| Montcare At Potomac Potomac | 10.1 mi | 2026-02-18 | 0190 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |