Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
Arlington, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495102) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (703) 379-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Carlin Springs reports total nurse staffing of 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Arlington, Virginia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 1977. The facility is certified for 161 beds and reports an average daily census of 143.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carlin Springs has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.22 per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
Carlin Springs is part of the Hill Valley Healthcare chain, which includes 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carlin Springs has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Carlin Springs accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.22 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 37.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carlin Springs is certified for 161 beds and averages 143.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Hill Valley Healthcare chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Carlin Springs has been certified since January 3, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Carlin Springs scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 7033797200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 7033797200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Carlin Springs' full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495102?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.