CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
550 SOUTH CARLIN SPRINGS ROAD, Arlington, VA 22204
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Nurse hours per resident per day
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How CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION Compares
CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 161-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Arlington, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 161 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Arlington, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (67% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.8% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Arlington.
How is CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 161 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Arlington
Arlington sits in Arlington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 25,431 (10.8%)
- Median age
- 34.8 years
- Median household income
- $122,604
- Median home value
- $731,700
Demographics for Arlington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Arlington.
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