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Benchmark at Alexandria is a novel senior living community located on Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features 89 assisted living apartments and 26 memory care units promising seniors’ relaxation and safety. Considering seniors’ individuality, the community meticulously crafts care plans catering to seniors’ needs and preferences.
The community fosters a vibrant environment, encouraging seniors to live an active lifestyle. Seniors enjoy a fun and meaningful retirement with various activities and programs curated to highlight their strengths and interests. Moreover, the community also conducts outings and exercise classes for their wellness. Chef-prepared menus are served to satisfy resident’s dietary needs and tastes. Benchmark at Alexandria is a great place to live your golden years with its convenient location near local amenities, ensuring everything you need is just steps away.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Benchmark at Alexandria is administrated by Carol L. Tarlowoh.
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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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 32 | This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (19 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 41% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 9.5 | 16 | This facility has 41% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9.5 vs. VA avg 16).↓ 41% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 2.3 | This facility has 4% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 4% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 14 | This facility has 43% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 43% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 88% | 64% | This facility has 24 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (88% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 24% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 1 | 3.5 | This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 3.5).↓ 71% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 20, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies including insufficient night staffing in the special care unit, lack of tuberculosis risk assessments for private duty personnel, inadequate healthcare oversight, improper medication disposal, and incomplete emergency preparedness documentation. Earlier inspections showed recurring issues with staffing levels in the special care unit, medication management, and documentation related to emergency procedures and discharge statements. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about staffing and discharge documentation, while other complaints were unsubstantiated or found unrelated to non-compliance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with staffing and healthcare oversight, with no clear pattern of improvement over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Benchmark at Alexandria's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.89 miles to nearest hospital (Gastro Health - Alexandria - Beauregard)
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Benchmark at Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Benchmark at Alexandria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Alexandria (Alexandria West) | 134 | No | 81 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Carol L. Tarlowoh | 47.8% | F | 8 | 87.5% | 2 | 19 | 2.4 |
| Sunrise at Mount Vernon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Alexandria (Holland Road) | 112 | Yes | 57 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Miss Ashley Custer | 73.2% | - | 15 | 80% | 9 | 31 | 2.1 |
| Sunrise of Alexandria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Alexandria (Seminary Hill) | 110 | Yes | 62 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Arin Burrell-Duru | 65.5% | A- | 8 | 25% | 3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Alexandria (Rosemont) | 88 | Yes | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms Sabrina Pegross | 75.0% | - | 5 | 40% | - | 3 | 0.6 |
| Legacy Ridge Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Gainesville | 72 | No | 24 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Kathryn Barnes | 81.9% | - | 17 | 35.3% | 6 | 22 | 1.3 |
Benchmark at Alexandria is in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria.
Benchmark at Alexandria has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to VA state health department records, Benchmark at Alexandria's license expires on September 30, 2026.
Benchmark at Alexandria's occupancy is 48%.
Carol L. Tarlowoh is the administrator of Benchmark at Alexandria.
Benchmark at Alexandria has 134 beds.
Benchmark at Alexandria has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.
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