Belvoir Woods Health Care Center at The Fairfax was inspected 16 times between January 7, 2021 and April 10, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 10 of those visits ended with violations cited and 6 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 37 violations under 32 distinct standards. 2 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. 13 of these 16 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
16Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.
April 10, 2026Inspection
- On 03/24/2026, the facility self-reported an allegation of neglect as it relates to resident 1’s care to include showering/ bathing, and skin care, to licensing.
- Resident 1’s uniform assessment instrument (UAI), dated 03/16/2026, indicates that the resident requires physical human assistance with bathing, and the individualized service plan (ISP) for resident 1, dated 03/16/2026, indicates that 1 staff person will provide physical assistance with showering, bathing, and washing.
- Resident 1’s ISP lists resident 1’s bathing/shower schedule as two times weekly on Wednesday and Saturday morning, with an initiation date of 03/03/2026.
- The monthly schedule sheet for resident 1’s bathing/showering indicates the dates for the month of March and an indication when the resident receives the service with a box for staff to initial and document the time the service was received.
- Resident 1 was admitted on 03/02/2026 and discharged 03/18/2026; however, resident 1’s record indicated 1 bath/shower on March 18, 2026, at 11:03 a.m. There was no other documentation of bathing/showering for resident 1 in their record or provided during the onsite inspection.
- In an interview with the LI, Staff 1 confirmed resident 1’s bathing/shower log provided, which included documentation of 1 shower provided during their stay at the facility from 03/02/2026-03/18/2026 during the inspection.
February 26, 2026Inspection
- Resident 7’s physical examination report dated 05/12/2025 was missing ambulatory or non-ambulatory status.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, Staff 1 and staff 3 acknowledged LI’s findings.
- Health Care Oversight dated 12/19/2025 to 06/08/2025 did not document the names of the residents for whom the oversight was provided.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, Staff 1 and Staff 2 acknowledged the LI’s findings.
- During the inspection on 02/26/2026 at approximately 11:40 a.m., the LI toured the secure environment of the facility. The following observations were made in the hallway outside of resident rooms where active remodeling or repair services appeared to be in progress. At the time of observation, no staff members, maintenance personnel, or contractors were present in the area to supervise or secure the materials. The following items were observed accessible in the hallway: a. One orange ladder and one piece of drywall leaning against a laundry basket containing soiled bed sheets and a plastic trash bag with cleaning cloths. b. One white ceramic bathroom toilet positioned upright against the hallway wall. c. One tool bag containing tools, a set of knee pads, and a metal carpet knee-kicker tool. d. One upright vacuum and one caulking gun with a container of caulk.
- Photos taken as evidence.
- On 02/26/2026, at approximately 12:28 p.m.,the LI observed a medication pass with staff 4 and conducted a medication cart audit. A bottle of extra-strength Tylenol, 500 mg tablets, was observed unlabeled with no identifiable information to indicate who it belonged to.
- Staff 4 acknowledged there was no name or label on the bottle of Tylenol but stated it belonged to Resident 2.
- Photo evidence taken.
- The facility’s medication management plan states that, “Non-prescription medications not labeled by the pharmacy are kept in the manufacturer’s original container. Nursing care center personnel may write the resident’s name on the container or label as long as the required information is not covered”.
- On 02/26/2026, the LI observed the medication cart located in the safe secure unit. One bottle of extra-strength Tylenol, 500 mg tablets, was observed unlabeled, with no resident name.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, Staff 1 and staff 3 acknowledged the LI’s findings.
- Photo evidence taken.
- d by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it. Evidence:
- The record for resident 6, (admitted 10/10/2022); contained a risk assessment for TB dated 09/17/2025.
- The record for resident 3, (admitted 10/01/2021) contained risk assessments for TB dated 09/12/2024 and for 09/08/2025.
- Resident 6 and Resident 3’s assessments for TB were not consistent within the Virginia Department of Health’s assessment screening. The facility’s TB assessment form states, “None of the above symptoms were noted”, but does not list or indicate what those symptoms were. Additionally, the facility’s TB assessment form states” No above risk factors noted” but does not list or indicate what those risk factors were.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, Staff 1, and staff 2 reviewed the LI’s findings.
- On 02/26/2026 at approximately 12:10 p.m., the LI observed staff 4 administering medication to resident 5. Resident 5 was seated in a wheelchair. The LI observed several wet areas on the lap of the resident’s pants, as well as what appeared to be food and food stains on the clothing. Additionally, the LI observed what appeared to be a small piece of orange cheese on the upper portion of the resident’s shirt. The LI asked resident 5 for permission and removed the cheese piece from the resident’s shirt.
- Staff 4 stated that resident 5 was on the way to lunch after receiving the medication.
- During an interview, the LI discussed the observations with staff 1 and staff 2. Resident 5 appeared to be wearing clothing that was visibly wet and stained, with food present on the clothing and body, which appeared consistent with food remaining from breakfast, as the resident was being taken to lunch immediately following the medication pass.
- During the facility tour on 02/26/2026, at approximately 11:05 a.m., the LI observed that the secure memory unit dining area window was operable and missing its window screen.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, Staff 1 confirmed the dining room window is missing a window screen.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, the LI observed that a list of Residents’ Rights and Responsibilities was posted in the assisted living hallway in six wall frames. 2.The information displayed in wall frame number six contained incorrect contact information for the Virginia Department of Social Services Licensing Division’s Licensing Administrator. 3.During the onsite inspection on 02/26/2026, Staff 1 confirmed the LI’s findings.
January 6, 2026Inspection
- Resident 2 was admitted to the secure facility on 04/05/2024. The most recent review determining the continued appropriateness of this placement was completed on 10/01/2024.
- Staff 1 confirmed the date of resident 2’s most current continued appropriateness of placement.
- On 12/26/2025, a potential resident-to-resident incident occurred at the facility that required eporting. The required report was not submitted to the Department of Social Services Licensing Division until 12/29/2025.
- During an interview with the Licensing Inspector (LI), Staff 1 stated that the report was not submitted within the required timeframe.
December 12, 2025Inspection
November 6, 2025Complaint survey
September 2, 2025Inspection
- On 08/21/2025 and 08/28/2025, the facility self-reported the following elopements due to a malfunctioning door on the safe, secure environment: Resident 1 on 08/21/2025 and Resident 2 on 08/28/2025.
- On 09/02/2025, at approximately 1:26 p.m. the licensing inspector (LI) toured the facility to inspect all exit doors on the secure unit to include the exit door resident 1 and resident 2 eloped through 08/20/2025 and 08/28/2025.
- During this tour, the exit door located in wing 1, with a sign labeled “East exit Stair”, was noted to be a delayed egress door designed to open after pushing the middle handle for 15 seconds. The LI tested the handle for 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds, but the door did not open. Staff 1 also performed the same test with identical results.
- During an interview with staff 1 and staff 3, it was confirmed that two identified exit doors within the safe, secure environment were malfunctioning, with one resulting in the elopement of resident 1 on 08/21/2025 and resident 2 on 08/28/2025, and the other not operating as a delayed egress door as designed.
- A video and photos taken as evidence.
June 27, 2025Inspection
September 24, 2024Complaint survey
- Resident 1’s record contains an ISP, with a focus that states “Inability to use signaling device with need for night safety checks” initiated on 09/23/2022 and revised on 03/13/2024. The goal states “My safety needs will be met daily due to my inability to use my signaling device through the next review date. The interventions state “I am unable to use my signaling device due to [psychosis] and require safety needs to be anticipated and met. I require night safety check due to inability to use my signaling device.
- The ISP does not contain the minimum frequency of rounds to be completed due to the resident’s inability to use the signaling device.
- A complaint was received on 09/24/2024 regarding resident accommodations and related provisions, as well as resident care and related services for Resident 1.
- Resident 1’s record contains a progress note written by Staff 4 on 06/30/2024 at 7:32 AM that states “…EMT pronounce death of resident at 5:15 am…”
- Staff 1 confirmed that Resident 1 was not on hospice and an initial incident report was not sent to the regional licensing office.
May 15, 2024Inspection
- Resident 3 has an order for 02/17/2023 for LORazepam Oral Tablet 1 MG (Lorazepam).
- The order states “Give 1 tablet by mouth every 2 hours as needed for anxiety.”
- Staff 1 confirmed the order does not have detailed symptoms that indicate the use of medication.
- Resident 2 (date of admission 02/06/2023) and 5’s (date of admission 11/01/2022) records contained a facility orientation that was signed by the facility and the resident’s legal representative, but not the resident signature.
- Staff 1 confirmed the facility orientation was signed by the legal representative and not the resident.
- Resident 1’s (date of admission 10/26/2022) record did not contain an acknowledgement of the facility orientation.
- Staff 1 confirmed they did not complete the facility orientation.
- A list of all staff with current certification in first aid or CPR was not posted in the facility.
- Staff 1 confirmed the facility did not have a list posted.
- Resident 1’s (date of admission 10/26/2022) record did not contain review of emergency preparedness and response plan semi-annually.
- Resident 1’s last dated review was 10/10/2022.
- Staff 1 confirmed the semi-annual review had not been completed.
- Residents 1 (date of admission 010/26/2022), 2 (date of admission 02/06/2023), and 6’s (date of admission 11/01/2022) records did not contain an annual notification that he should exercise whatever due diligence he deems necessary with respect to information on any sex offenders registered, including how to obtain such information.
- Staff 1 confirmed the annual notification had not been completed.
- Resident 5’s (date of admission 4/05/2024) record did not contain notification that he should exercise whatever due diligence he deems necessary with respect to information on any sex offenders registered, including how to obtain such information upon admission.
- Staff 1 confirmed the notification had not been completed upon admission.
- It was observed by two licensing inspectors that the third-floor emergency evacuation drawing contained an image of a telephone.
- There was no phone available on the third floor.
- Staff 1 confirmed the evacuation drawing contained a phone that didn’t exist.
- The facility’s special diet oversights completed on 09/15/2023, 01//11/2024, and 03/28/2024 did not contain a certification statement that the requirements of 22VAC40-73-620 were met.
- Staff 1 confirmed the special diet oversight did not contain a certification statement that the requirements of 22VAC40-73-620 were met.
- Volunteer records for Staff 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 did not contain documentation of orientation or their assigned duties and responsibilities prior to beginning volunteer service.
- Staff 4 confirmed the volunteer records were not completed.
- The records of seven (7) private duty personnel were provided by Staff 1.
- All seven (7) records did not contain written information on the type and frequency of services to be rendered.
- Staff 1 confirmed the records did not contain documentation of the duties provided by the private duty personnel.
- Staff 1 provided the current resident agreement dated as revised 10/2022.
- On page 4, article III, section A states the fees as “The resident will pay the fees indicated on Exhibit 1.”
- Exhibit 1 is titled “Your Suite and Fees” and states both the base fees for “Assisted Living Suite” and “Reminiscence Suite” and lists the following care levels: Assisted Living Select, Assisted Living Plus, Assisted Living Plus Plus, Reminiscence Program Fee, Reminiscence Plus, Reminiscence Plus Plus, Terrace Club Program Fee, Terrace Club Plus, and Enhanced Care.
- Each care level did not include a description of all accommodations, services, and care that the facility offers.
- Staff 1 provided the current resident agreement dated as revised 10/2022.
- On page 2, article II, section B states: “Smoking is not allowed in any resident suite. Smoking is only allowed in designated “Smoking Areas.” Whether to designate any Smoking Areas is within the sole discretion of the Community. The Community may require residents to be supervised when smoking.”
- Staff 1 confirmed that they are a non-smoking community and they do not permit smoking on the property in any location.
- Resident 6’s record contained a UAI dated on 10/26/2022 and re-assessed on 03/08/2023.
- Staff 1 confirmed that Resident 6’s UAI had not been updated once the previous assessment is more than 12 months old.