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Quick Facts

Total units
80
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Church related
Certified beds
80

Goodwin House Alexandria is a senior living community in Alexandria, Virginia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 18 reviews.

About Goodwin House Alexandria

Goodwin House Alexandria is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Alexandria, Virginia, licensed for up to 80 residents. A non-profit, church-related facility, it holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS and is certified for Medicare and Medicaid.

The community offers 24-hour staffing with on-site nursing, medication management, and a range of support services including housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation in its restaurant-style dining room. Residents have access to gathering and activity spaces, security, emergency call systems, private bathrooms, and wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.

Most reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere and quality of care. One reviewer wrote, "What a friendly and welcoming environment!" Families consistently highlight the attentiveness of staff to resident needs. However, some reviewers have noted inconsistent communication, particularly regarding administrative interactions by phone.

Types of Care at Goodwin House Alexandria

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Goodwin House Alexandria

4.5overall · 18 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (18)

Yenesis yasmin Sánchez vasquez

Jun 2025

via Google ↗ · Report

Yo cuido a un anciano en este lugar muy lindo la verdad

EJ Satt

Jan 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

The Admin folks at the center are very rude to you on the phone. First impressions are everything.

Cathy hare

Aug 2020

via Google ↗ · Report

I would give Goodwin House 5 stars as their staff and facility are top notch. My complaint is I have no way to appropriately thank the staff for all they are<br>doing to care for the residents /our loved ones.

Barry W Green, Jr

Jan 2019

via Google ↗ · Report

What a friendly and welcoming environment! Many facilities attempt to recreate that homely feel, while few actually achieve it. Goodwin House is the later! No place is perfect by everyone's definition, but Goodwin House comes mighty close!

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2023

Oct 14, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021

Jan 31, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2019

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2019

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2019

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Goodwin House Alexandria offer?

Goodwin House Alexandria offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Goodwin House Alexandria cost?

Goodwin House Alexandria has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Alexandria that publish rates start around $3,500 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Goodwin House Alexandria located?

Goodwin House Alexandria is located at 4800 Fillmore Ave in Alexandria, Virginia.

What do families say about Goodwin House Alexandria?

Goodwin House Alexandria carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 18 Google reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Goodwin House Alexandria do on recent health and safety inspections?

Goodwin House Alexandria had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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