The Fountains at Washington House
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA

The Fountains at Washington House

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

Overview of The Fountains at Washington House

The Fountains at Washington offers a luxury lifestyle, setting a new standard for senior care. The vibrant community in Northern Virginia provides a wide range of services, including residential assisted living, independent living, and memory care support.  A hassle-free lifestyle is the goal of the old living home, ensuring residents can thrive and continue nurturing themselves in a warm, welcoming environment that feels exactly like home.

Residential living is enhanced thanks to the upscale amenities designed into the community; these include life enrichment programs, ADLs, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, social activities, and transportation services. Amenities include a billiards room, a library, an on-site LUXE spa salon, and lush gardens. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 215 Rank #13 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 351 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.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
54 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #73 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 420 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.
66 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #272 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. 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.
32.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
70 / 215
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
How BBB ratings work

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
CMS Certification Number495288
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Fountains at Washington House is administered by Victoria Baxter.

Contact Information

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

Contact The Fountains at Washington House

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 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
6 deficiencies 1 complaint 5 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 2023 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (87% 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. 632 This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.22.7 This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 56% 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. 514 This facility has had 64% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (5 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 64% fewer

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. 17 This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.32.3 This facility has 87% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 87% better

What does this home offer?

Minimum age icon
Minimum age icon

Minimum Age: 55

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed

Places of interest near The Fountains at Washington House

Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to The Fountains at Washington House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to The Fountains at Washington House

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around Alexandria

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 94
Rank #13 / 351
Yes
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 45
Rank #73 / 420
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedVictoria Baxter
32.6%
Facility 32.6%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #272 / 279
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
Potomac Place Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Woodbridge
148
Facility 148
VA AVG 94
Rank #43 / 351
Yes
59
Facility 59
VA AVG 45
Rank #112 / 420
1 Bed / 2 BedMr. Fredy Montes
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #220 / 279
-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 94
Rank #58 / 351
Yes
81
Facility 81
VA AVG 45
Rank #41 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCarol L. Tarlowoh
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #243 / 279
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
Elancé at West End
AL
MC
Alexandria (Landmark)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 94
Rank #70 / 351
Yes
86
Facility 86
VA AVG 45
Rank #29 / 420
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMr. Martin W. Brown
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #252 / 279
-6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 330
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 32
Rank #108 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 271
Sunrise of Alexandria
AL
HOS
MC
Alexandria (Seminary Hill)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 94
Rank #99 / 351
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #94 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArin Burrell-Duru
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #178 / 279
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

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every VA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Fountains at Washington House is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

Get Financial aid guidance

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 The Fountains at Washington House

What neighborhood is The Fountains at Washington House in?

The Fountains at Washington House is in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria.

Is The Fountains at Washington House in a walkable area?

The Fountains at Washington House has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does The Fountains at Washington House's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Fountains at Washington House's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Fountains at Washington House?

The Fountains at Washington House's occupancy is 32.6%.

How long has The Fountains at Washington House been in business?

The Fountains at Washington House has been operating for approximately 54 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Fountains at Washington House?

Yes, The Fountains at Washington House allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Fountains at Washington House?

Victoria Baxter is the administrator of The Fountains at Washington House.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living 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