We arrange tours, appointments, and even moving support so you don’t have to
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Goodwin House Alexandria is a hub of vibrant living located at the west end of the city. Whether it’s a cozy studio or a spacious three-bedroom apartment, the home got it covered. Their living arrangements available are independent living, memory care, and assisted living, seniors are sure to find the perfect fit for their lifestyle.
Their amenities include a stunning courtyard, complete with a tranquil fish pond and personal garden boxes for residents to cultivate their green thumb. And for those who like to stay active, the fitness center and heated pool are always available. The library also provides the perfect space to unwind and catch up on some reading. More importantly, residents can enjoy delicious and healthy meals in one of the many dining venues on offer.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 8th out of 85 homes in Virginia. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 9m per day | ▲ 68% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 55m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 1h 0m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 17m per day | ▲ 54% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 55m per day | ▲ 48% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 7m per day | ▲ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 49m per day | ▲ 75% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Goodwin House Alexandria is administrated by Ms. Dziedzic Christine.
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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 32 | This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia nursing home (18 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 44% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 2.6 | 4.6 | This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia nursing home (2.6 vs. VA avg 4.6).↓ 43% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3 | 2.3 | This facility has 30% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia nursing home (3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 30% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 6 | 14 | This facility has 57% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia nursing home (6 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 57% better |
|
Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia nursing home (3 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 67% better |
|
Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 50% | 64% | This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia nursing home (50% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 14% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025, identified a deficiency related to admitting a resident with serious cognitive impairment without proper documentation for placement in the special care unit. Earlier inspections showed a mix of deficiencies involving staff certification, psychotropic medication monitoring, food safety, and medication storage, with some inspections finding no issues. Inspectors frequently cited concerns about care planning, medication management, and food handling practices. Complaint investigations were not noted in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring themes but also periods of compliance, with no enforcement actions or fines listed.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsVirginia average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2023
Virginia average 38.4
Virginia average 8.93
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 14 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 0.4
100% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
8% better than Virginia average
15% worse than Virginia average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
36 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 0 | 74 | 22,669 | 92 | 100% | 6.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,853 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,319 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,990 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 837 | 64 | 70% | 4.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 732 | 68 | 74% | 4.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 425 | 55 | 60% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 338 | 66 | 72% | 3.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 320 | 42 | 46% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 233 | 31 | 34% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 208 | 50 | 54% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 12 | 13% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 29 | 32% | 1.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.9
12% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 10.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.9
14% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 19.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.2%
16% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.3%
In line with Virginia averageVirginia average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.3%
24% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 22.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
18% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
16% worse than Virginia averageVirginia average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
26% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
68% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
92% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 14.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
22% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 12.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
6% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 91.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 94.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.36
7% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 1.46
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.89
37% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 1.41
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
80.8%
8% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 74.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
24% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 73.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.2%
10% worse than Virginia averageVirginia average: 22.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.2%
47% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.1%
8% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.7%
14% better than Virginia averageVirginia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
77Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Goodwin House Alexandria based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #1 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 85 homes in Virginia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Virginia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total Residents: 250
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 350 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Barbara D’Agostino is the Executive Director of Goodwin House Alexandria, providing leadership and strategic vision since 2017. A seasoned healthcare executive, she is dedicated to enhancing senior living through collaboration with staff and community. Barbara actively participates in senior living organizations and holds multiple nursing home administrator licenses. Her extensive experience and commitment ensure exceptional care and a warm environment for residents.
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Goodwin House Alexandria's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.04 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Alexandria Hospital)
Add your location
Goodwin House Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
Goodwin House Alexandria is in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria.
Goodwin House Alexandria has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to VA state health department records, Goodwin House Alexandria's license expires on August 5, 2026.
Goodwin House Alexandria's occupancy is 22%.
Ms. Dziedzic Christine is the administrator of Goodwin House Alexandria.
Goodwin House Alexandria has 250 beds.
Goodwin House Alexandria has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Thank you for your interest!
Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.
