ARLINGTON GARDENS CARE CENTER has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings offset by a 5-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $8,281 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,281recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1369.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.42
Licensed practical nurses
1.28
Nurse aides
2.44
Weekend nursing
3.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—3.8%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.4%7.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3%9.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%13.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.2%27.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.5%3.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%13.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,281 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,281 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 20, 2025
$8,281
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PACS GROUP · 281 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
94.4 residents on an average day (95% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.