Carlin Springs Health & RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 550 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204
- CCN
- 495102
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 161
- Residents per day
- 144
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 27 Jul 2022. The latest survey cycle has 19 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Virginia is 11. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Arlington County median | Virginia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 289 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Virginia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 27 Jul 2022 | 19 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 7 Feb 2019 | 20 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 2 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0809 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 27 Jul 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
Survey cycle 2: 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0809 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2019 |
Survey cycle 3: 2 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2017 | F0279 | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2017 |
| 4 Oct 2017 | F0518 | Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2017 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Virginia median | Virginia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.22 | 3.40 | 3.76 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 1.00 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | 2.07 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.88 | 3.00 | 3.29 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Virginia median
- 48.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 55.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.4% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.4% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Carlin Springs SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Hill Valley Healthcare (43 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA Pro 7 SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Feb 2023 |
| CRG VA Pro 7 SNF Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 13% | 1 Feb 2023 |
| HVH VA Pro 7 SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 55% | 1 Feb 2023 |
| PH VA LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 11% | 1 Feb 2023 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Arlington County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jefferson | Arlington | 2 of 5 | 42 | $61,065 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center | Arlington | 2 of 5 | 32 | $18,066 | 24 Apr 2025 | |
| Regency Care of Arlington, LLC | Arlington | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 12 Jul 2023 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Virginia Department of Health: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Virginia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation (CCN 495102). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/carlin-springs-health-rehabilitation-arlington-va-495102/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 Jul 2022. It was a standard survey. It gave 19 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Feb 2019. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Hill Valley Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Virginia as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.