ElderGrade
D

48/100

Below average

Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center

3710 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

CMS 2/5 stars #3 of 4 in Arlington County (703) 243-7640
Certified beds
210
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $18,066 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 48 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $18,066 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.59 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.09 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 63.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 77 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 24, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Nov 13, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 26, 2025 F0803 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFEWORKS REHAB, which operates 69 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GODDARD, TRIMANE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
RYLBSS EAST MANAGER LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHERRYDALE HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MEDICAL FACILITIES OF AMERICA XI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CHESAPEAKE EAST LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EK 2005 FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FAY 2014 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FAY 2014 LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LL 2013 FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MMS 2008 FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MZR EAST LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SILVERSTONE EAST LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center? +

Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of D (48 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.59 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 77 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.