GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
1510 COLLINGWOOD ROAD, Alexandria, VA 22308
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION Compares
GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alexandria, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alexandria, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.5% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.7% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.6% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Alexandria.
How is GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.5% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION lag behind other Alexandria options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Alexandria
Alexandria sits in Fairfax County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 155,332 (13.5%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $127,866
- Median home value
- $576,700
Demographics for Fairfax County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alexandria.
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