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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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Paul Spring Community is administrated by Ms. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa.
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.
| 28 | 32 | This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 13% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 4.7 | 5.3 | This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.7 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 11% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 2.3 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 28 | 14 | This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 100% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 13 | 9 | This facility has 44% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Virginia average (7 vs. VA avg 7).— At avg |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 1.2 | 1.2 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Virginia average (1.2 vs. VA avg 1.2).— At avg |
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 during both a monitoring visit and a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication administration, resident care documentation, and emergency preparedness. Complaint investigations mostly resulted in unsubstantiated findings, though some prior complaints were substantiated regarding medication errors and personal care issues. Enforcement actions such as violation notices were issued in earlier reports, but fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement over time, with recent inspections free of cited deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 465 / 655 / 910 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Paul Spring Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.81 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Pathology)
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Paul Spring Community 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.
| Paul Spring Community |
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.
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Alexandria | 190 | No | 20 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa | 75.3% | - | 28 | 46.4% | 7 | 28 | 1.0 |
| 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 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Arin Burrell-Duru | 65.5% | A- | 8 | 25% | 3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Sunrise at Fox Hill |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Bethesda (Burdette Road) | 105 | Yes | 16 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Spring Hills Mount Vernon |
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.
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Alexandria | 98 | Yes | 70 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bora Bisimwa | 49.0% | A+ | 18 | 77.8% | 11 | 37 | 2.1 |
| Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale |
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.
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. | Annandale | 60 | No | 70 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Wilson Cooper | 96.7% | - | 1 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
Paul Spring Community has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to VA state health department records, Paul Spring Community's license expires on January 14, 2026.
Paul Spring Community's occupancy is 75%.
Ms. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa is the administrator of Paul Spring Community.
Paul Spring Community has 190 beds.
Paul Spring Community has had 28 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Paul Spring Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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