Paul Spring Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Alexandria, VA

Paul Spring Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Alexandria, VA

Overview of Paul Spring Community

Located on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring is a family-owned senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. Serving the Mount Vernon area since 1988, Paul Spring combines lush surroundings with proximity to Washington, D.C., ensuring residents enjoy the best of both worlds. Paul Spring is committed to offering outstanding hospitality and customized programs that meet the various requirements of its residents.

With the provision of exceptional social, emotional, physical, and cognitive support, residents flourish in a secure and cozy setting. Paul Spring offers a variety of services such as housekeeping, a lively Life Enrichment Program, and professionally cooked meals made by an on-site chef. These features guarantee that residents feel comfortable from the time they arrive. The Paul Spring Retirement Community provides the ideal balance of comfort and convenience, whether one is looking for a carefree retirement or specialized care.

Bed community size
190-bed community Rank #22 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 365 homes in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #358 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 358th out of 446 homes in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #133 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 297 homes in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
143 / 190
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 14, 2027
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Paul Spring Community is administered by Ms. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Business Hours12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday 24 hours a day

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-Style Dining
Fitness Center
Full-Service Spa
Specific ProgramsInspiritás – Memory Care, Taste of RUI, RUI FIT, RUI Concierge, Leash on Life, LUXE Unlimited, Care Impact, RUI University

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 28 deficiencies 7 complaints 28 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Inspections with violations (44% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Virginia average:
• Total complaints (at VA avg)
• Complaints per year (at VA avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
• Inspection violation rate (28% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2832 This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 13% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 12.3 This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 57% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2814 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Virginia average (28 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 139 This facility has 44% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 46%64% This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (46% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 18% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 77 This facility has total complaints in line with the Virginia average (7 vs. VA avg 7).— At avg
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 1.21.2 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Virginia average (1.2 vs. VA avg 1.2).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on August 14, 2025, found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints related to administration, staffing, or resident care.
  • The January 8, 2025 renewal inspection identified four deficiencies, including inadequate volunteer documentation, personal care, and emergency preparedness failures.
  • Multiple inspections from 2021 through 2024 documented repeated medication administration errors and unsafe medication storage, with substantiated complaints and violation notices issued.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 465 / 655 / 910 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Paul Spring Community

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Paul Spring Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Paul Spring Community is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Spring Community

Is Paul Spring Community in a walkable area?

Paul Spring Community has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Paul Spring Community's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Paul Spring Community's license expires on January 14, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Paul Spring Community?

Paul Spring Community's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Paul Spring Community?

Yes, Paul Spring Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Paul Spring Community?

Ms. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa is the administrator of Paul Spring Community.

How many beds does Paul Spring Community have?

Paul Spring Community has 190 beds.

Has Paul Spring Community had any deficiencies?

Paul Spring Community has had 28 reported deficiencies since 2020 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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