Goodwin House Alexandria
4800 Fillmore Ave · Alexandria, VA · 22311 · 7038241192
80 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 14% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 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.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 5, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 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.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495057 · certified since July 3, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.