Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
550 South Carlin Springs Road · Arlington, VA 22204 · 161 certified beds
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About Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Arlington, Virginia. Its capacity is 161 beds, above the Virginia median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Hill Valley Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on July 27, 2022. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.30 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Arlington. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (41)
Records from October 2017 to July 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 19, 2022.
July 27, 2022
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 21, 2022.
February 7, 2019
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2019.
Penalties (1)
July 27, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,135 against this nursing home on July 27, 2026.
Staffing
3.30 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.20 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Hill Valley Healthcare, a chain of 43 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.9 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 4.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Virginia.
Nearby alternatives
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