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9160 Belvoir Woods Pkwy Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 · Fairfax County
CMS certification number 495197 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax 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 Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as 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 4.84 hours per resident per day at Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax, above the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.61 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.58 hours, 5% below its all-week average. 23.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Virginia median 47.7%). That is lower than most homes in Virginia, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax: Medicare and Medicaid
Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Virginia.
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 March 18, 2026 and found 14 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 23 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 23 citations at Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 23 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (7) and resident assessment and care planning (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "the resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands" (tag F0574, level E, March 18, 2026).
March 18, 2026 · 14 citations
EThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
EPost a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure 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.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
January 11, 2023 · 2 citations
DImplement 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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
August 11, 2021 · 7 citations
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax
- What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
- 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
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at the Fairfax
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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2.6 mi
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Fort BelvoirEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 37m for patients treated and sent home
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6.5 mi
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital AlexandriaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 30m for patients treated and sent home
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7.2 mi
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center WoodbridgeEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 46m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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