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Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation

550 SOUTH CARLIN SPRINGS ROAD, ARLINGTON, VA, 22204
(703) 379-7200
161 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

550 South Carlin Springs Road
Arlington, VA 22204
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Bed capacity
161
CMS facility ID
495102
Care type
Nursing home
County
Arlington
Facility name
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
Street address
550 SOUTH CARLIN SPRINGS ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone
(703) 379-7200

Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed for 161 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Virginia (117 beds).

It is one of 16 senior care facilities in Arlington and 289 skilled nursing facilities across Virginia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation 56 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Hill Valley Healthcare
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Va Pro 7 Snf Operations Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Hvh Va Pro 7 Snf Operations Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 55% stake — since 2023
Crg Va Pro 7 Snf Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 13% stake — since 2023
Ph Va Llc
Indirect owner — 11% stake — since 2023
Idels, Shimon
Officer — since 2023
Jenkins, Darnell
Managing employee — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1977-01-03
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
19 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2022-07-27
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$440 per day (≈ $13,380/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
82% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
10% above the VA median of $401/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
161
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2022-07-27Health inspection19 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0635
D · No harm found
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0691
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-10-19
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2022-09-21
2019-02-07Health inspection20 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-04-16
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-04-16
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-04-16
F-0659
D · No harm found
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-04-16
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-04-16
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0835
E · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0867
E · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2019-03-23
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-03-23
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (17 citations)
2017-10-04Health inspection2 citations
F-0279
D · No harm found
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2017-11-07
F-0518
D · No harm found
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.
Corrected 2017-11-07
2022-07-27Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-09-21
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-09-21
2019-02-07Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2020-04-10
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-03-12
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2020-04-10
K-0541
D · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2020-03-12
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-03-12
K-0914
E · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2020-03-12
K-0919
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2020-03-12
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-04-10
2017-10-04Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0221
D · No harm found
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
Corrected 2018-02-07
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-02-07
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-02-07
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2018-02-07
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2018-02-07
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 495102.
What people say on Google.
3.6249 ratings on Google
★★★★★Xiaowei Waldron · 2026-07-20 · via Google

“My husband a 77 years old was discharged from VHc on July 10th to Carlin springs rehab center. When he came he was still in terrible shape with a catheter from UTI and bowel discomfort. The staff here were so welcoming and helpful from the doctor to every staff member, trying to help him to settle down and monitor him of his bladder every few hours. The unit manager Laparish stood out in trying…”

★★★★★Pam · 2026-05-19 · via Google

“Carlin Spring SNF is thriving under its new administrator, Grant Hitchens, whose leadership has brought a renewed sense of excellence and compassion to the entire facility. With the support of Carlin Spring Skilled Nursing medical team, patients get the best care. Sheila, the DON, is simply the best of the best. Her professionalism, dedication, and heart set the tone for the entire nursing departm…”

★★★★★Geo Jefferson · 2026-03-09 · via Google

“I've been very impressed with this facility. The first floor is modern, clean, and welcoming, which makes visiting feel comfortable and pleasant. The staff communicates very well and always keeps our family informed. Most importantly, the nursing staff provides wonderful, compassionate care and treats residents with dignity and respect. It gives our family great peace of mind knowing our loved on…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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