Occupancy rate
73%
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Sunrise at Mount Vernon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA
Sunrise at Mount Vernon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA
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.
112-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Occupied beds
82 / 112
Average residents per home in Virginia
98 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2026
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit | Non-Ambulatory
Sunrise at Mount Vernon is administrated by Miss Ashley Custer.
Business Hours12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday 24 hours a day
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Sunrise at Mount Vernon
Assisted Living
Memory Care
1 / 4
Studio
1
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
Inspection History
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.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
31 deficiencies
9 complaints
15 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2020 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total inspections (7% above)
• Inspections with violations (33% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above)
• Total complaints (29% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (3% below)
• Deficiencies per year (2% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
• Total inspections (7% above)
• Inspections with violations (33% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above)
• Total complaints (29% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (3% below)
• Deficiencies per year (2% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
Latest Inspection
May 16, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | 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
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | 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
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 16, 2025, found deficiencies related to failure to report major incidents and mandated abuse reporting. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving resident care, medication administration, staff training, and emergency preparedness. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including issues with medication documentation, delayed staff response to resident needs, and failure to follow abuse reporting requirements, though some complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as violation notices were issued, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges in administrative compliance and resident care, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Mount Vernon
What neighborhood is Sunrise at Mount Vernon in?
Sunrise at Mount Vernon is in the Holland Road neighborhood of Alexandria.
Is Sunrise at Mount Vernon in a walkable area?
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.
When does Sunrise at Mount Vernon's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, Sunrise at Mount Vernon's license expires on January 8, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at Mount Vernon?
Sunrise at Mount Vernon's occupancy is 73%.
Who is the administrator of Sunrise at Mount Vernon?
Miss Ashley Custer is the administrator of Sunrise at Mount Vernon.
How many beds does Sunrise at Mount Vernon have?
Sunrise at Mount Vernon has 112 beds.
Has Sunrise at Mount Vernon had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Sunrise at Mount Vernon has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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