Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
Guidance Document Change: This guidance document summarizes how the State Health Commissioner (“The Commissioner”) of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), through the Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC), may consider imposing administrative sanctions for nursing facilities under 12VAC5-371-90 and Va. Code §§ 32.1-27, 27.1, and 135. This guidance document does not create new requirements or mandatory enforcement levels. Decisions regarding sanctions will always be fact specific. This guidance document does not limit VDH's or the Commissioner’s authority to take any action authorized by law.
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8/22/26  9:08 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Carlin Springs Rehabilitation
 
RE: Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
       Arlington, VA

I  am deeply concerned for the health, safety, and basic human dignity of the residents due to severe understaffing, neglect, and highly unsanitary living conditions.
I have personally witnessed the following violations:
  • Severe Understaffing & Lack of Care: The facility is critically short-staffed. Residents who require physical assistance with eating and feeding are being left ignored, leading to a dangerous risk of malnutrition and dehydration.( Especially on weekends)
  • Biohazard & Unsanitary Conditions: Residents are routinely left sitting in soiled diapers and soiled bedding for extended periods. 
  • Pest Infestation: There is a visible infestation of cockroaches and other pests throughout the facility, creating an unsafe and unhygienic environment.
  • Lack of Basic Hygiene: General cleanliness of the facility is completely neglected. Furthermore, personal grooming for the residents is not being maintained, stripping them of their basic dignity.
These conditions constitute severe neglect and violate federal and state care standards. I request an immediate, unannounced inspection of the facility to protect the vulnerable adults living there.
CommentID: 240843