Inova Fairfax Hospital performs above average across most federal quality benchmarks, earning a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 7.5/10 (Grade B — Good). CMS 2024 data shows strong performance in multiple safety and outcome measures. While not flawless, this hospital delivers care that compares well against regional peers.
How Inova Fairfax Hospital Compares Nationally
Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's authoritative source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five clinical domains. Here is what the data shows for this facility:
Patient Experience & Survey Data
Patient experience surveys (HCAHPS) ask discharged patients about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and overall rating. CMS collected 717 completed surveys from Inova Fairfax Hospital patients for the 2024 reporting period.
Survey Rating: ★★★☆☆ Patient Experience (3.0/5)
Timely Care Score: 91.2 (national average: ~80.0)
This facility's timely care score exceeds the national benchmark, indicating patients are seen and treated promptly — a meaningful indicator for emergency and urgent care situations.
Infection Control Performance
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most preventable patient safety risks. CMS tracks six HAI measures including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates. This facility has 24 HAI measures performing better than the national benchmark.
This represents strong infection control performance. Facilities that consistently outperform HAI benchmarks typically maintain rigorous hand hygiene protocols, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and environmental disinfection standards.
Facility Information
📋 Quick Reference
- Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
- Address: 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
- County: Fairfax County
- Phone: (703) 698-1110
- Emergency Services: Yes
- Birth-Friendly Designation: Yes — meets CMS criteria
About Our Scoring Methodology
Our SafeHospitals USA Safety Score is calculated from the official CMS Hospital Compare dataset using a weighted composite of: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI, 30% weight), patient safety indicator measures (25%), mortality measure outcomes (20%), 30-day readmission rates (15%), and patient experience survey scores (10%). Scores range from 0–10 and are normalized against the national distribution of all Medicare-certified facilities.
Scores are recalculated annually when CMS releases updated Hospital Compare data. The current scores reflect the 2024 CMS data release, last verified by our data team on July 15, 2025.