Goodwin House Alexandria

Last verified: October 2026 against the Virginia DSS record

Is Goodwin House Alexandria licensed?

Yes. Goodwin House Alexandria is an Assisted Living Facility licensed by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Licensing Programs under license 8891, with 250 licensed beds. The VDSS licensing search shows it as licensed, with the current license running to August 5, 2028.

License and contact information for Goodwin House Alexandria

What does the Virginia DSS inspection record show for Goodwin House Alexandria?

The VDSS licensing search lists 7 inspections for Goodwin House Alexandria going back to June 9, 2022: 1 were complaint-related and 4 recorded violations, and none carries a serious harm or serious injury (SHSI) flag. A violation can mean anything from a paperwork gap to a care problem, so read the cited standards, not just the count.

Open the VDSS record for Goodwin House Alexandria to read each inspection's cited standards and the facility's plan of correction.

How often does Virginia DSS inspect Goodwin House Alexandria, and what does its license term mean?

VDSS licensing inspectors make at least one unannounced inspection of each licensed assisted living facility a year, plus complaint investigations. Goodwin House Alexandria currently holds a two-year license, a middle term VDSS uses for facilities with a generally acceptable compliance record, expiring August 5, 2028.

Virginia sets the license length by compliance history, which makes the term itself a quick signal. Compare it with the inspection list above: several recent complaint inspections or repeated violation findings deserve a direct question on your tour.

What level of care is Goodwin House Alexandria licensed for?

The VDSS record lists these qualifications for Goodwin House Alexandria: Assisted Living, Non-Ambulatory. There is no Special Care Unit on the license, so it is not approved to run a secured dementia unit. Non-Ambulatory means the facility may admit residents who cannot leave the building unassisted in an emergency.

Who is Goodwin House Alexandria a good fit for, based on its license?

Based only on its Virginia DSS record, Goodwin House Alexandria fits residents who do not need a secured dementia unit, since none is shown on the license. It may also suit residents who use a wheelchair or cannot evacuate on their own, since VDSS approves it for non-ambulatory residents; people who prefer a large community with more activities and amenities.

How does Goodwin House Alexandria compare with other licensed communities in Arlington & Alexandria, VA?

With 250 licensed beds, Goodwin House Alexandria ranks No. 1 by capacity among the 17 licensed assisted living settings in Arlington & Alexandria, VA, where the median setting is licensed for 110 residents. 9 settings in the area have 100 or more beds and 4 are small homes of 16 or fewer, and 9 report a dementia special care unit.

Licensed communities of a similar size nearby, from the same Virginia DSS records:

Where is Goodwin House Alexandria and what is nearby?

Goodwin House Alexandria is at 4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, in Alexandria. Major hospitals serving the area include Inova Alexandria Hospital. Veterans anywhere in the metro are served by the Washington DC VA Medical Center on Irving Street NW.

Alexandria pairs a historic Old Town core with newer communities near the Beltway and Bailey's Crossroads, giving families a wide spread of styles and price points within a few miles of each other.

Families comparing nearby areas often also look at Old Town, Del Ray, Eisenhower East, Bailey's Crossroads.

How much does Goodwin House Alexandria cost?

Virginia DSS does not publish rates, so ask Goodwin House Alexandria for its written rate sheet. For context, assisted living in the DC metro typically runs $5,500 to $8,500 per month in 2026.

Alexandria runs close to the Northern Virginia median, with Old Town at the higher end.

Paying for it: Virginia Medicaid, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and delivered through the Cardinal Care managed-care program (the former CCC Plus name lives on as a benefit within it), funds care through Cardinal Care/CCC Plus home- and community-based waiver services, plus the Auxiliary Grant, which helps cover room and board in an assisted living facility or adult foster care home and is jointly administered with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Not every community accepts waiver funding, so ask on the first call.

How should I evaluate Goodwin House Alexandria?

Start with the public record, then test it in person. Read the latest Virginia DSS inspection for Goodwin House Alexandria, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.

Questions to ask on your tour of Goodwin House Alexandria

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio, and how many staff are awake overnight?
• Which deficiencies did the most recent state inspection cite, and what changed afterward?
• What care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or to a nursing facility?
• How are medications managed, and who reviews medication errors?
• Is the rate all-inclusive or tiered by care level? Ask for the written rate sheet.
• How often is the resident's service plan reassessed, and who attends?
• How do you handle a fall or a medical emergency at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you transfer to?
• Can family visit unannounced, and how are concerns escalated?
• If my parent's dementia progresses, can they stay, and what does the secured unit cost?

What are the next steps if I am considering Goodwin House Alexandria?

Confirm availability, read the Virginia DSS record, and tour at least twice before signing anything. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.

1. Call Goodwin House Alexandria at (703) 824-1000 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's current care level.
2. Before the tour, open the VDSS record and read the cited standards on the two most recent inspections.
3. Request the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and the most recent service-plan template.
4. Visit twice - once at a meal and once unannounced in the evening - and use the tour questions above.
5. Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options of similar size include The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living, Silverado Alexandria.
6. Call us before you sign - we will review the agreement terms and the state record with you at no cost.

Who can help if there is a problem at Goodwin House Alexandria?

Start with the administrator, then Virginia DSS, which takes complaints about licensed assisted living. For free local options counseling contact the Arlington Area Agency on Aging, the Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services, or the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (Division of Adult and Aging Services), and report suspected abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services through the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) - 1-888-832-3858 (licensing itself stays with VDSS; APS and the Auxiliary Grant are DARS programs).

Other licensed communities in Arlington & Alexandria, VA

• The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living - Alexandria, 200 beds
• Silverado Alexandria - Alexandria, 88 beds
• Sunrise at Bluemont Park - Arlington, 250 beds
• The Jefferson - Arlington, 75 beds
• Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore - Alexandria, 177 beds

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This profile uses only public state records and does not rate, rank or endorse Goodwin House Alexandria. DC Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.