Spring Hills Mt. Vernon (Fairfax Co) was inspected 20 times between February 26, 2021 and February 2, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 16 of those visits ended with violations cited and 4 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 54 violations under 46 distinct standards. 12 inspections were prompted by a complaint.
A violation is a licensing standard - a rule in the Virginia Administrative Code - that the inspector found the facility was not meeting. Each is shown with the evidence the inspector recorded and, where VDSS publishes it, the facility's own plan of correction.
VDSS publishes inspections on a rolling window. 17 of these 20 are still on the state's site; the other 3 have since dropped off it and are reproduced from Assisted Living Magazine's archive of the original VDSS reports.
Provider Information
Inspection History
20Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.
February 2, 2026Inspection
- Upon request 02/02/2026, the facility did not provide documentation of an annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 8 confirmed that an annual review of the emergency preparedness plan was not provided to licensing upon request.
- Resident 1’s January 2025 Medication Administration Record included PRN medications, Loperamide 2 MG and Baza Protect Cream 12%; however, resident 1’s records did not include these medications on the physician order sheet.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, licensing inspector reviewed resident 1’s medication cart with staff 12, who provided Loperamide 2 MG and Baza Protect Cream 12%. Staff 12 stated that the medications were discontinued and not on the physician order sheet.
- April 2025, October 2025, and January 2026’s written work schedule did not include the job classifications of all staff working each shift, with an indication of whomever is in charge at any given time.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 10 confirmed that the written work schedule did not include the job classifications of the care managers (CM) and registered medication aids (RMAs).
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, licensing inspector (LI) interviewed staff 10, who provided support with developing the written work schedule. Staff 10 stated that there are 4 CMs (2, assisted living and 2, safe, secure environment), 1 RMA, and 1 RN were scheduled on first shift; 4 CMs, 1 RMA, and 1 RN were scheduled on second shift; and 3 CMs (1 CM, assisted living and 2 CMs, safe, secure environment). Staff 10 stated that there are only 1 RMA and 1 RN scheduled per shift that covered both assisted living and safe, secure environment floors.
- April and October 2025’s work schedule indicated that on 04/07/2025 there was 1 CM scheduled in AL; on 04/19/2025 and 10/03/2025 there was 1 CM scheduled in the safe, secure unit, on first shift.
- April and October 2025’s work schedule indicated that on 04/07/2025 and 10/17/2025 there was 1 CM scheduled in the safe, secure unit; on 04/15/2025 there was no staff scheduled in the safe, secure unit; and on 04/19/2024 there was 1 CM scheduled in AL, on the second shift.
- January 2026’s work schedule indicated that on 01/25/2026 indicated that on 01/25/2026 there was 1 CM scheduled in the safe, secure unit on the second shift
- Resident 3 was prescribed Oxybutynin (start date, 09/16/2025) 5 MG (give 1 tablet orally as needed for bladder spasm).
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, licensing inspector (LI) requested to review resident 1’s medication cart with staff 12.
- During the review, staff 12 confirmed that the medication, Oxybutynin 5 MG, was not available for administration.
- The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) review was documented and signed by staff on 12/29/2025 and 12/30/2025. The EPR was sent to residents and legal representatives in January 2026; however, the documentation did not include signatures and dates. The EPR did not include documentation of a review with volunteers.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 8 confirmed that the EPR was not documented and signed as reviewed semi-annually with staff, residents, and volunteers.
- The documentation for fire and emergency evacuation drills indicated that the drills were conducted for first (7 am – 3 pm) and second shift (3 pm – 11 pm) on 06/19/2025 (time, 3:40 pm), 07/10/2025 (time, 3:30 pm), 08/13/2025 (time, 2:45 pm), and 10/15/2025 (time, 3:10 pm).
- The documentation for fire drills conducted on 09/16/2025 (time: 4:30 pm and 9:00 pm) included all three shifts, first, second, and third (11 pm – 7 am).
- The documentation for fire drills conducted on 12/29/2025 included first shift; and 12/30/2025 included second shift.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, the documentation provided by staff 11 did not indicate that the drills for each shift in a quarter were conducted in the same month.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, licensing inspector (LI) observed staff 3 complete a medication pass with resident 6 during the 1:00 pm administration time.
- The facility’s Medication Management Plan stated, “the person administering will review each resident’s Medication Administration Record to determine which medications need to be administered at the given time. The person will observe the 9 rights in administering each medication: the right resident, the right time, the right medication, the right dose, the right method of administration, the right documentation, the right reason, the right response, and the right to refuse.”
- During the observation, staff 12 placed a cup with medication and a cup of water next to resident 6 on their end table. Staff 12 walked out of the room and did not administer the medication; the medication was still in the cup. LI asked staff 12 if they were finished with administration; and staff 12 confirmed that they had completed administration with resident 6, despite not observing resident 6 physically taking the medication.
- Upon request, 02/02/2026, the facility did not provide a written plan that specified the number and type of direct care staff required to meet the day-to-day, routine direct care needs and any identified special needs for the residents in care.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 8 confirmed that a written plan was not provided to licensing inspector upon request
- Resident 1 was prescribed Clopidogrel 75 MG (give 1 tablet orally one time a day for hematological for 21 days) on 10/20/2025, with instructions of a start date, 10/21/2025.
- Resident 1’s October 2025 MAR indicated that Clopidogrel 75 MG was administered on 10/23/2025.
- Resident 3 was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim 800-160 MG (take 1 tablet by mouth two times daily for 7 days) on 08/16/2025. Resident 1 started this medication on 08/18/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 10 confirmed that resident 1 and resident 2’s medications were not transcribed onto the MAR within 24 hours of receipt of a new order or change in an order.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, licensing inspector (LI) requested to review resident 1’s medication cart with staff 12. During the review, staff 12 provided 2 medications that were not on resident 1’s physician order sheet: Hydrocort Cream 1% ALOE and Glipizide ER 5 MG.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 12 confirmed that Hydrocort Cream 1% ALOE and Glipizide ER 5 MG were not properly disposed of after each medication was discontinued
- Resident 1 received a telephone order of Hydrocortisone 1% (7 days for rash on abdomen) on 10/09/2025. The prescription was reviewed and signed by a physician on 12/29/2025.
- Upon request 02/02/2026, the facility did not provide the disclosure statement on a form developed by the department.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, staff 8 confirmed that the disclosure statement provide was not on a form that was developed by the department.
- April 2025 through May 2025, July 2025, and January 2026’s resident council meeting documentation did not include a written response to the council prior to the next meeting regarding any recommendations made by the council for resolution of problems or concerns.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/02/2026, licensing inspector toured the kitchen and emergency supply storage area with staff 9.
- During the review, licensing inspector observed that the facility’s emergency drinking water expired; and staff 8 and staff 9 confirmed that the emergency drinking water expired on 02/28/2019.
- Private duty 6 (start date, 12/03/2025) and private duty 7 (start date, 01/10/2026) records did not include information on the type and frequency of the services to be delivered to the residents.
- During the onsite inspection, 02/06/2026, staff 8 confirmed that private duty 6 and private duty 7’s records did not include, in writing, information on the type and frequency of the services to be delivered to the residents.
November 21, 2025Complaint survey
- Resident 1’progress note indicated that they had a fall on 10/17/2025 and 10/29/2025.
- Upon request the facility did not provide a post fall risk rating for 10/17/2025 and 10/29/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 11/21/2025 staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed that a post fall risk rating was not included in resident 1’s records on 10/17/2025 and 10/29/2025.
- Resident 1’s Progress Notes indicated that they had a fall on 10/15/2025. The fall resulted in a laceration with stitches to the right side of the forehead.
- Resident 1’s Progress Notes indicated that resident had a fall by “sliding” out of recliner on 10/17/2025, 10/24/2025, and 10/29/2025 (twice).
- On 10/30/2025, resident 1’s progress notes stated, “resident put on the bed for comfort due to the recliner being adjusted in a wrong manner by resident increasing falls.”
- Resident 1’s individualized service plan did not include a preference to remain in recliner for comfort.
November 10, 2025Complaint survey
October 6, 2025Complaint survey
- Per the telephone order (prescribed date, 08/15/2025) and the medication label, resident 1 was prescribed Amox-Clav 500-125 MG (take 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours).
- Resident 1’s August 2025 medication administration record (MAR) stated the following order: Amoxicillin Oral tablet 500 MG (Give 1 tablet by mouth every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun for suspected UTI).
- August 2025 MAR indicated that resident 1 received Amoxicillin Oral tablet 500 MG 08/15-18/2025 and 08/22-24/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 10/06/2025, staff 1 confirmed that resident 1’s Amox-Clav 500-125 MG was not administered in accordance with the physician’s instructions.
- Resident 1 had an oral order for Amox-Clav 500-125 MG tablet (prescribed, 08/15/2025).
- During the onsite inspection, 10/06/2025, licensing inspector (LI) observed that resident 1’s oral order for Amox-Clav 500-125 MG was not signed by a physician.
- During the onsite inspection, 10/06/2025, staff 1 confirmed that resident 1’s oral order for Amox-Clav 500-125 MG was not signed by a physician within 14 days of receiving the order.
- Licensing inspector received an incident report on 09/19/2025 regarding an injury of unknown origin for resident 1. Per the incident report, the power of attorney (POA), physician, and APS were notified on 09/09/2025.
- August 2025’s progress notes for resident 1 indicated that the injury presented on 08/19/2025 and the POA was notified on 08/20/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 10/06/2025, staff 1 confirmed that resident 1’s injury of unknown origin was not reported to the regional licensing office within 24 hours.
- Resident 1 had an oral order for Amox-Clav 500-125 MG tablet (prescribed, 08/15/2025) 2. Resident 1’s telephone order for Amox-Clav 500-125 MG stated, “take 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours.”
- During the onsite inspection,10/06/2025, LI reviewed resident 1’s August 2025’s MAR, which stated, “give 1 tablet by mouth every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun for suspected UTI.”
- During the onsite inspection, 10/06/2025, staff 1 confirmed that resident 1’s Amox-Clav 500-125 MG order was not accurately transcribed to August 2025’s MAR.
October 6, 2025Complaint survey
- Resident 1 was prescribed Levothyroxin 150 MG (give 1 tablet orally one time a day for thyroidism) that was scheduled to be administered daily at 6:30 PM.
- On 08/30/2025, the medication administration audit reflected that resident 1’s Levothyroxin was documented as administered at 12:24 AM on 09/03/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 10/06/2025, staff 1 confirmed that at the time of administration, resident 1’s medication was not documented as administered not earlier than one hour before and not later than one hour after the dosing schedule.
June 18, 2025Complaint survey
- During LIs tour of the facility on 06/18/2025, staff 2 utilized a movable thermometer that displayed 91 degrees in the second-floor hallway, 81.5 in the front lobby, and 102 in resident 1’s room.
June 5, 2025Inspection
- Staff 3 (hire date, 12/7/2023) failed to report an injury of unknown origin to the executive director and director of nursing due to Resident 2 being at moderate risk for falls due to confusion and unsteady gait.
- On 01/17/2025, LI interviewed staff 2 who confirmed that staff 3 did not report resident 2’s injury of unknown injury to nurse in charge on 09/23/2024. Staff 3 confirmed that resident 2’s injury was reported on 10/03/2024.
May 27, 2025Inspection
- Upon request the facility did not provide volunteer records for staff 4.
- On 05/27/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that there was not a volunteer record on site for staff 4.
- Upon request the facility did not provide a statement that disclosed information about the facility on a form developed by the department.
- On 05/27/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that the statement that disclosed information about the facility was not on a form developed the department.
- Resident 1’s (discharge, 02/01/2025) discharge statement was not signed by the licensee or administrator.
- On 05/27/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that resident 1’s discharge statement was not signed by the licensee or administrator.
- Resident 5’s resident agreement was not signed by the licensee or administrator.
- On 05/27/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that resident 5’s resident agreement was not signed by the licensee or administrator.
January 17, 2025Complaint survey
- Resident 1’s (admit date, 12/8/2023) records did not include a 6-month review of appropriateness in a special care unit.
- On 1/17/2025, licensing inspector (LI) interviewed staff 2, who confirmed that the 6-month review was not completed.
- Resident 1’s records indicated that a fall occurred on 03/06/2024, 10/02/2024, 11/14/2024, and 12/05/2024.
- Resident 1’s Fall Intervention Plan (effective date, 12/8/2024) stated, “The resident has had a history of falls R/T, dementia. Follow community fall. Protocol: Morse fall evaluation after each fall, frequent safety check at least every 2 hours and PRN.”
- During the onsite inspection, staff 2 was unable to provide documentation of 2-hour safety checks for resident 1 and confirmed they do not occur.
March 1, 2024Inspection
- The staff breakroom had an operating portable heater in use at the time of inspection.
- The last healthcare oversight was dated January 2023 for the facility.
- The cleaning carts were not locked as required and the cleaning supplies were loose and unattended while staff completed the assignments for the day.
- There were windows that were broken in the safe, secure unit as well as the staff breakroom. The fencing on the side of the building was down on the ground. The fencing in the secure courtyard was broken along the top. The cleaning carts had broken compartment doors.