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3710 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 · Arlington County
All 4 nursing homes in Arlington, VA (4 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 495121 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.75 hours per resident per day at Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center, above the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.56 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.28 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 57.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Virginia median 47.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Virginia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 24, 2025 and found 22 deficiencies, plus 10 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 77 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 77 citations at Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center across 6 inspection dates, 26 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on April 24, 2025. The most common areas cited were resident rights (15) and nutrition and dietary (14). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level J, April 24, 2025). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
November 13, 2025 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
June 26, 2025 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
April 24, 2025 · 26 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
February 27, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
August 18, 2022 · 18 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EImplement 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
January 30, 2020 · 11 citations, includes actual harm
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Questions to ask on a tour of Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on April 24, 2025 under the rule on infection control. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 13, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $18,066 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | Fine | $18,066 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.3 mi
Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington ArlingtonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 0m for patients treated and sent home
- 3.8 mi
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5.1 mi
Inova Alexandria Hospital AlexandriaEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 56m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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