Map showing the location of Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center in STERLING, Virginia
46531 HARRY BYRD HIGHWAY, STERLING, VA, 20164

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • VirginiaAbove only 39% of peers285 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Loudoun CountyAbove only 25% of peers5 rated homes · average 3.8★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs VA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★+0.5 vs VA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.1 vs VA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Standard inspection overdueThe most recent standard health inspection is older than CMS expects, so the health inspection rating may not reflect current conditions.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 44% of peersVA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above 58% of peersVA avg2.5★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 33% of peersVA avg3.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.70hrsAbove 65% of peersVA avg3.82Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.66hrsAbove 69% of peersVA avg0.69Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better33%Above 86% of peersVA avg48%RN turnover48%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 32% of peersVA avg$16,279Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
37citations
3inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 2, 2021most recent

Citations by monthMar 2017 – Dec 2021

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 2, 202114 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  2. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  3. Notify 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  4. F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  5. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  6. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  7. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  8. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  9. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  10. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  11. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  12. 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  13. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
  14. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Oct 11, 201812 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  2. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  3. F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  4. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  5. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  6. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  7. F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  8. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  9. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  10. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  11. 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.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2018
Mar 23, 201711 citationsCycle 3worst K · immediate jeopardy
  1. F518Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2017
  2. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 12, 2017
  3. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2017
  4. F309Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2017
  5. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected May 12, 2017
  6. F252Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected May 11, 2017
  7. F323Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.EnvironmentalK · patternCorrected May 11, 2017
  8. F328Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2017
  9. F371Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected May 11, 2017
  10. F441Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected May 11, 2017
  11. F498Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected May 11, 2017

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.70hrsAbove 65% of peers−0.12 vs VA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.66hrsAbove 69% of peers−0.03 vs VA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.10hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.94hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.32hrs
  • Virginia average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better33%Above 86% of peersVA avg 48%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only48%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy150 certified beds · ~147 residents a day98%Top 3%VA avg 87%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $16,279VA avg in fines
Above only 32% of peersFewer fines than 32% of rated homes in Virginia

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Virginia facilities average 0.5 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke12 facilities in the chain3.6★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Nova Care LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Bdsheffer LLC
  • Dj Petrine LLC
  • Lury Goodall
  • Deborah Petrine
  • James Petrine
  • Brady Sheffer
  • Patricia Stallard
  • David Tucker
Operational or managerial control
  • Commonwealth Care of Roanoke INC
Corporate officers
  • Joe Alesantrino
  • Deborah Petrine
  • David Tucker
Managing employees
  • Brenda White

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 495179 · 46531 HARRY BYRD HIGHWAY, STERLING, VA, 20164.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Virginia and Loudoun County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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