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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 190 Rank #22 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 365 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #359 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 359th out of 434 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
20 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #131 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
75% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
143 / 190

About this community

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

Dining
Fitness Center
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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 28 deficiencies 7 complaints 22 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at Virginia average:
• Total complaints (at VA avg)
• Complaints per year (at VA avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% 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. 1.32.7 This facility has 52% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 52% 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. 2214 This facility has had 57% more total inspections than the Virginia average (22 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more

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

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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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Fountains at Washington House
AL
IL
MC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
215
Facility 215
VA AVG 96
Rank #14 / 365
Yes
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 45
Rank #76 / 434
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedVictoria Baxter
32.6%
Facility 32.6%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #286 / 293
A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #73 / 330
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #48 / 271
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #68 / 271
Paul Spring Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Alexandria
190
Facility 190
VA AVG 96
Rank #22 / 365
Yes
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 45
Rank #359 / 434
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #131 / 293
-22
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 330
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 32
Rank #162 / 271
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #76 / 271
Potomac Place Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Woodbridge
148
Facility 148
VA AVG 96
Rank #48 / 365
Yes
59
Facility 59
VA AVG 45
Rank #115 / 434
1 Bed / 2 BedMr. Fredy Montes
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #234 / 293
-7
14%
Facility 14%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #20 / 330
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #25 / 271
0.4
Facility 0.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #24 / 271
Benchmark at Alexandria
AL
MC
RC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
134
Facility 134
VA AVG 96
Rank #63 / 365
Yes
81
Facility 81
VA AVG 45
Rank #43 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCarol L. Tarlowoh
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #257 / 293
C-5
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #251 / 330
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 32
Rank #130 / 271
3.8
Facility 3.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #212 / 271
Sunrise of Alexandria
AL
HOS
MC
Alexandria (Seminary Hill)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 96
Rank #109 / 365
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #97 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArin Burrell-Duru
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #191 / 293
A-7
29%
Facility 29%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #45 / 330
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #35 / 271
0.6
Facility 0.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #34 / 271

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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