CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION — Nursing Home in ARLINGTON, VA

550 SOUTH CARLIN SPRINGS ROAD, ARLINGTON, VA, 22204 | 7033797200

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds161
Average Residents/Day145.0
CMS Certification Number495102

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 3.23 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.51 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection July 27, 2022
Total Deficiencies 19 1 Severe

CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION had 19 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 27, 2022), including 1 classified as severe.

Inspection Findings — July 27, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Honor 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. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level E)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level E)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level E)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Ensure 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. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 19, 2022
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level E)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Ensure 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. (Level E)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level E)
    Corrected — September 21, 2022
CareQED Analysis

Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation is a 161-bed nursing home in Arlington, Virginia. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident day, below the Virginia average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in July 2022, cited 19 deficiencies, one of them severe.

Nothing in the fact sheet stands out as a clear strength; the facility had numerous deficiencies at its last inspection and staffing is below the state average. It would be important to clarify whether those cited problems have been remediated and whether staffing levels have improved since that inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION Medicare and Medicaid certified?

CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION's CMS star rating?

CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION?

CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION reports 3.23299 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION had 19 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.

How many beds does CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION have?

CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION has 161 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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