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Located at 3520 Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia, Sunrise at Mount Vernon is a senior living community situated in a historic location with Northern Virginia and the DC Metro Area at its fingertips. The community offers engaging programs so residents can pursue their passions, providing spaces they love calling home. The suites, common areas, and activity rooms are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in.
Sunrise at Mount Vernon is focused on meeting residents’ needs. The compassionate team, including designated care managers and caregivers, develops an individualized plan for each resident, consulting with them and those who know them best. The goal is to balance independence with comprehensive support and services. Once part of the community, residents can relax and socialize on the spacious outdoor porch and balcony, and even become fast friends with the resident pup, Cooper.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Sunrise at Mount Vernon is administrated by Miss Ashley Custer.
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 31 | 32 | This facility has 3% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (31 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 3% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 5.2 | 5.3 | This facility has 2% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5.2 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 2% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.1 | 2.3 | This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 9% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 15 | 14 | This facility has 7% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 7% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 12 | 9 | This facility has 33% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 33% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 80% | 64% | This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (80% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 16% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 1.5 | 1.2 | This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.5 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 25% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Sunrise at Mount Vernon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.1 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Health System)
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Sunrise at Mount Vernon is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| The Fountains at Washington House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Alexandria (Alexandria West) | 215
Facility
215
VA AVG
95
Rank
#14 / 371 | No |
66
Facility
66
VA AVG
44
Rank
#77 / 449 | Studio / 2 Bed | Victoria Baxter |
32.6%
Facility
32.6%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#290 / 297 | A+ | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#87 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 6
Facility
6
VA AVG
32
Rank
#108 / 332 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#138 / 332 |
| Benchmark at Alexandria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Alexandria (Alexandria West) | 134
Facility
134
VA AVG
95
Rank
#64 / 371 | No |
81
Facility
81
VA AVG
44
Rank
#44 / 449 | Studio / 2 Bed | Carol L. Tarlowoh |
47.8%
Facility
47.8%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#259 / 297 | C | 8 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#295 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 19
Facility
19
VA AVG
32
Rank
#190 / 332 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#235 / 332 |
| Sunrise at Mount Vernon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Alexandria (Holland Road) | 112
Facility
112
VA AVG
95
Rank
#109 / 371 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
VA AVG
44
Rank
#133 / 449 | Studio / 2 Bed | Miss Ashley Custer |
73.2%
Facility
73.2%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#147 / 297 | - | 15 | 80%
Facility
80%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#272 / 332 | 9
Facility
9
VA AVG
7
Rank
#266 / 332 | 31
Facility
31
VA AVG
32
Rank
#233 / 332 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#213 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Alexandria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Alexandria (Seminary Hill) | 110
Facility
110
VA AVG
95
Rank
#111 / 371 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
VA AVG
44
Rank
#98 / 449 | Studio / 2 Bed | Arin Burrell-Duru |
65.5%
Facility
65.5%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#195 / 297 | A- | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#47 / 332 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 332 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
32
Rank
#95 / 332 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#90 / 332 |
| Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Alexandria (Rosemont) | 88
Facility
88
VA AVG
95
Rank
#191 / 371 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
VA AVG
44
Rank
#353 / 449 | Studio / 2 Bed | Ms Sabrina Pegross |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#135 / 297 | - | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#87 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
32
Rank
#85 / 332 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#97 / 332 |
Sunrise at Mount Vernon is in the Holland Road neighborhood of Alexandria.
Sunrise at Mount Vernon has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to VA state health department records, Sunrise at Mount Vernon's license expires on January 8, 2026.
Sunrise at Mount Vernon's occupancy is 73%.
Miss Ashley Custer is the administrator of Sunrise at Mount Vernon.
Sunrise at Mount Vernon has 112 beds.
Sunrise at Mount Vernon has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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