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Goodwin House Alexandria

4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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(703) 578-1000


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,605
  • Average State Price: $4,606
  • Average National Price: $4,181


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    About Goodwin House

    Goodwin House is a comprehensive senior living community that offers a range of care levels to accommodate the varying needs of seniors. The community provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support services. This allows residents to transition between levels of care as their needs change, ensuring they have access to the appropriate support and services.

    Assisted Living at Goodwin House

    The assisted living facilities are located at Bailey's Crossroads and Alexandria. These facilities are designed to cater to seniors who require assistance with daily activities but still wish to maintain a level of independence. The community offers an inclusive environment where most services are covered in the monthly fee, providing residents with a predictable cost structure.

    Inclusive Services

    Goodwin House prides itself on offering an inclusive service package for residents in assisted living. This typically covers housekeeping, meals, and utilities such as cable. Additional amenities like hair care and internet are also generally included, ensuring residents have access to a comfortable and convenient lifestyle without worrying about extra charges.

    Community Engagement

    The community fosters an engaging environment for residents by providing newsletters, resident councils, and various committees. These platforms allow residents to participate actively in the community, have a say in its operations, and stay informed about events and updates. The community does not offer respite or short-term stays, focusing instead on long-term residency.

    Pet-Friendly Policy

    Understanding the importance of companionship, Goodwin House is a pet-friendly community, allowing residents to live with their beloved pets and enjoy the comfort they provide.

    Family Communication

    Communication with residents' families is facilitated through newsletters and regular meetings. This ensures that families are kept in the loop regarding their loved ones' well-being and the community's happenings.

    Life Care Contract

    Goodwin House operates on a life care contract basis, which guarantees residents access to various levels of care as needed throughout their stay. This provides peace of mind for residents and their families, knowing that future care needs will be met within the community.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Goodwin House Alexandria
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 23 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 9 out of 21 communities in Alexandria
  • Ranking in State: 322 out of 739 communities in VA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Goodwin House is highly praised for its top-notch staff and facilities, with many expressing gratitude for the care provided to residents.
    • The community has a long history since 1967, with a tradition of collecting annual contributions for staff as a way to thank them, highlighting the long-term, caring, and well-trained nature of the staff.
    • Many find Goodwin House to be a friendly and welcoming environment that successfully creates a homely feel.
    • It is described as well-run, with funds being appropriately allocated towards resident welfare.
    • For long-term residents and their families, the community is seen as caring and supportive across different levels of care, from independent living to assisted living and specialized care areas.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some criticisms include challenges with staff retention, particularly among nursing assistants, and concerns about pay and working conditions.
    • There are reports of administrative staff being perceived as unapproachable and dismissive of complaints, with some accusations of underlying racism.
    • A review expresses dissatisfaction with the social dynamics among residents, management's responsiveness to resident needs, and the quality of food and facilities.
    • First impressions over the phone with administrative staff have been described as poor, impacting the overall perception of the community.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some residents appreciate the community's efforts to modernize and attract a younger demographic, others feel these changes neglect the needs and preferences of current residents.
    • Concerns were raised about the limited availability of amenities like the pool and exercise room, and the approach to managing these resources.


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    Health

    Licensed and registered nurses available day and night

    24-hour emergency alert system

    Fully equipped rehabilitation center

    Consultation with a dietician

    Nursing care

    Personalized care


    Services

    Meals on wheels

    Weekly housekeeping and linen service

    Utilities

    Security


    Activities

    Chapel services

    Art center

    Painting classes

    Water aerobics

    Extensive library

    Lectures


    Community Amenities

    The Alexandria

    The Bistro

    The Fillmore Lounge

    Fireplace

    Bar

    Art center


    Room Amenities

    Large windows

    Free wi-fi

    Satellite TV

    Open floor plans

    Spacious apartments


    Dining

    Nutrition planning

    Variety of dishes daily

    Hearty homemade chili

    Chopped apple salad with pomegranate vinaigrette

    Salmon special

    Elegant formal dining room


    Transportation

    Parking

    Storage



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 3, 1968
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 80
    Total current residents: 76
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1625


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-25 2021-11-29 D Egress Deficiencies 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.
    2021-10-25 2021-11-29 D Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2021-10-25 2021-11-29 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 D Egress Deficiencies 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.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 F Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 F Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 F Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-11-15 $650
    2021-12-20 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Baileys Crossroads which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 23,643 (small town).
    • The average income is $73,089, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 37
      • Average Temperature: 60.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 16 days of snow and 195 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.6 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 6.93% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 28.68% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 20% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 57% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.13 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.35 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.99 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.17 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    0.5 miles away
    Al-Amal Super Market
    0.5 miles away
    Global Food
    0.7 miles away
    Super Giant
    1.0 miles away
    Leyu Market
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    SOUTHERN TOWERS RD + GRAHAM BLDG
    0.2 miles away
    SOUTHERN TOWERS RD + SHERWOOD BLDG
    0.2 miles away
    Braddock Road and Beauregard St
    0.2 miles away
    Campus Lane East SB3
    0.3 miles away
    Campus Lane East SB2
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    PNC Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.0 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.2 miles away
    SunTrust
    1.3 miles away
    Truist
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Inova Alexandria Hospital
    0.9 miles away
    Ballston urgent care
    3.3 miles away
    Dominion Hospital
    3.4 miles away
    Capital Caring - Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center
    3.7 miles away
    Virginia Hospital Center
    3.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    CVS
    0.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    C-More Drug Store
    1.9 miles away
    Harris Teeter Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Fairlington Dental
    0.8 miles away
    Addismile
    2.4 miles away
    Arlington dental aesthetics
    2.8 miles away
    Complete Dental
    2.9 miles away
    Del Ray Smiles
    2.9 miles away

    Parks

    James Mulligan Park
    0.3 miles away
    Lucky Run Park
    0.5 miles away
    Fort Ward Park
    0.6 miles away
    Sunset Manor
    0.7 miles away
    Winkler Botanical Preserve
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory
    5.7 miles away
    Central Presbyterian Church
    7.7 miles away
    Saint Mary of Sorrows Historic Catholic Church
    11.7 miles away
    Crossover Church
    12.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Former Landmark Mall
    1.4 miles away
    Shoppes of Foxchase
    1.5 miles away
    Landmark Mall
    1.6 miles away
    Alexandria Commons
    2.3 miles away
    Mount Vernon Village Center
    2.8 miles away

    Culture

    Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (AS)
    0.3 miles away
    Signature Theatre
    1.3 miles away
    Lubber Run Amphitheater
    2.4 miles away
    Birchmere
    2.8 miles away
    Del Ray Artisans
    2.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Fairouz Mediterranean Cafe
    0.5 miles away
    Clyde's At Mark Center
    0.5 miles away
    Sardi's
    0.7 miles away
    Taqueria Picoso
    0.7 miles away
    Olive Garden
    0.8 miles away

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