The Fountains at Washington House

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Alexandria, VA

The Fountains at Washington House

Q: What neighborhood is The Fountains at Washington House in?

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

Q: Is The Fountains at Washington House in a walkable area?

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

Q: 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, 2026.

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

The Fountains at Washington House's occupancy is 33%.

Q: Does The Fountains at Washington House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Fountains at Washington House is registered as a for-profit in VA.

Q: Who is the administrator of The Fountains at Washington House?

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

Q: How many beds does The Fountains at Washington House have?

The Fountains at Washington House has 215 beds.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Alexandria, VA

5100 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 View map

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The Fountains at Washington House accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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The Fountains at Washington House accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (703) 845-5100

Capacity and availability

38 days

215-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

54 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 66 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

33%

Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%

Occupied beds

70 / 215

Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMarch 31, 2026 Expired

CMS Certification Number495288

QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

The Fountains at Washington House is administered by Victoria Baxter.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMs. Colleen Ryan Mallon, Managing Principal

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

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Since 2023 · 3 years of data 6 deficiencies 1 complaint 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection March 26, 2025 Renewal

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	32	This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia nursing home (6 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	2	10.7	This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia nursing home (2 vs. VA avg 10.7).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.2	2.3	This facility has 48% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia nursing home (1.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 48% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	14	This facility has 64% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia nursing home (5 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 64% better
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	2	9	This facility has 78% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia nursing home (2 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 78% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	40%	64%	This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia nursing home (40% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 24% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	1	7	This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia nursing home (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	0.3	2.3	This facility has 87% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia nursing home (0.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 87% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 3, 2024 monitoring inspection found no violations after a full review of resident care, staff interviews, and facility conditions.
March 29, 2024 renewal inspection cited two deficiencies for unsecured medication cabinet during pass and expired elevator inspection certificate.
March 26, 2025 renewal inspection found four deficiencies including expired CPR certifications, untimely service plan updates, medication errors, and lack of current elevator inspection.

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

95% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 days

Private pay

4% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Fountains at Washington House from 2011–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 31.8% ↓ 31.4pp vs 2021

Net Patient Income -$3.9M ↑ ~$78.4K vs 2021

Payroll Costs $6.3M ↓ ~$956.9K vs 2021

Operating Margin -37.8% ↓ 6.2pp vs 2021

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Occupancy %	75.9%	85.3%	92.1%	95.9%	96.3%	82.0%	83.8%	82.1%	80.0%	57.2%	63.2%	31.8%
Beds	114	114	114	114	114	133	133	133	133	133	133	215
Net Income	$1,378,168	$1,486,156	$1,352,889	$2,143,090	-$1,141,068	-$1,165,018	-$186,494	-$184,195	-$85,105	-$2,587,209	-$10,670,398	-$2,259,556
Gross Revenue	$13,195,866	$12,707,203	$13,558,418	$14,773,624	$9,148,721	$16,325,936	$17,116,078	$17,358,082	$17,554,371	$11,834,001	$13,162,930	$10,676,107
Operating Expenses	$12,018,402	$12,391,199	$13,285,966	$13,282,529	$10,577,731	$17,492,114	$17,478,960	$17,549,395	$17,289,253	$15,620,855	$16,471,945	$14,149,152
Net Patient Income	-$631,989	-$742,475	-$534,287	$331,980	-$2,249,603	-$3,027,823	-$2,093,395	-$1,952,471	-$2,183,361	-$4,850,439	-$3,960,056	-$3,881,657
Net Patient Revenue	$11,386,413	$11,648,724	$12,751,679	$13,614,509	$8,328,128	$14,464,291	$15,385,565	$15,596,924	$15,105,892	$10,770,416	$12,511,889	$10,267,495
Payroll Costs	$5,537,963	$5,843,345	$6,193,813	$6,056,203	$3,546,575	$6,262,678	$6,699,241	$6,816,106	$7,030,872	$7,002,676	$7,226,535	$6,269,614
Operating Margin %	-5.6%	-6.4%	-4.2%	2.4%	-27.0%	-20.9%	-13.6%	-12.5%	-14.5%	-45.0%	-31.7%	-37.8%
Medicare %	28.2%	25.3%	25.0%	23.2%	24.1%	23.4%	25.9%	25.9%	26.7%	18.3%	26.9%	27.1%
Medicaid %	4.4%	4.1%	1.2%	4.0%	6.8%	5.7%	2.8%	0.4%	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	1.0%
Private %	67.4%	70.6%	73.8%	72.9%	69.1%	70.9%	71.3%	73.7%	72.8%	81.1%	72.9%	71.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$361	$327	$333	$341	$355	$363	$378	$391	$389	$387	$408	$411
Cost/Day	$381	$348	$347	$333	$450	$438	$430	$440	$445	$561	$537	$567
Avg Length of Stay	41.1 days	46.3 days	40.9 days	42.5 days	47.4 days	43.4 days	40.2 days	41.7 days	34.3 days	43.8 days	40.7 days	37.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2022.

Net patient revenue

$10.3M

Net patient income

-$3.9M

For-profit Operated by a business corporation.

Net patient revenue

$10.3M

Net patient income

-$3.9M

Other income

$1.6M

Payroll costs

$6.3M 61.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$7.9M

Total costs

$14.1M

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55

Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (95% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 95%

Private pay 4%

Medicaid 2%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 92%

Private pay 4%

Medicaid 4%

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

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

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Goodwin House Alexandria		NH AL HC IL MC NC	Alexandria (Alexandria West)	250 Facility 250 VA AVG 95 Rank #6 / 371	22.4% Facility 22.4% VA AVG 85.7% Rank #311 / 314	-74%	6.07 Facility 6.07 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #9 / 89				+19%	+62%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 93	14 Facility 14 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #15 / 90	4.7 Facility 4.7 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #19 / 90	-	56	-	62 Facility 62 VA AVG 44 Rank #98 / 449	Robert Liebreich	$31.7M Facility $31.7M VA AVG $18.3M Rank #4 / 89	$31.0M Facility $31.0M VA AVG $6.9M Rank #1 / 89	97.7% Facility 97.7% VA AVG 39.7% Rank #29 / 89	495057
Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community		NH AL HC IL MC RC	Mclean (Kirby Road)	32 Facility 32 VA AVG 95 Rank #341 / 371	59.4% Facility 59.4% VA AVG 85.7% Rank #230 / 314	-31%	5.53 Facility 5.53 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #13 / 89				-11%	+48%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 93	13 Facility 13 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #12 / 90	4.3 Facility 4.3 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #15 / 90	-	19	-	52 Facility 52 VA AVG 44 Rank #161 / 449	Nmcgr	$10.7M Facility $10.7M VA AVG $18.3M Rank #35 / 89	$14.8M Facility $14.8M VA AVG $6.9M Rank #21 / 89	139.4% Facility 139.4% VA AVG 39.7% Rank #33 / 89	495410
The Fairfax		NH AL IL MC	Fort Belvoir	96 Facility 96 VA AVG 95 Rank #165 / 371	71.9% Facility 71.9% VA AVG 85.7% Rank #163 / 314	-16%	4.64 Facility 4.64 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #28 / 89				+4%	+24%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 93	16 Facility 16 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #23 / 90	5.3 Facility 5.3 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #25 / 90	-	69	-	2 Facility 2 VA AVG 44 Rank #434 / 449	Hwan Yi	$33.2M Facility $33.2M VA AVG $18.3M Rank #11 / 89	$13.5M Facility $13.5M VA AVG $6.9M Rank #26 / 89	40.6% Facility 40.6% VA AVG 39.7% Rank #85 / 89	495197
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center		NH AL HC MC RC	Alexandria	130 Facility 130 VA AVG 95 Rank #69 / 371	82.5% Facility 82.5% VA AVG 85.7% Rank #282 / 314	-4%	4.22 Facility 4.22 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #37 / 89				-33%	+13%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 93	95 Facility 95 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #87 / 90	19.0 Facility 19.0 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #89 / 90	9	125	F	36 Facility 36 VA AVG 44 Rank #257 / 449	Kimberly Owens	$15.0M Facility $15.0M VA AVG $18.3M Rank #59 / 89	$7.0M Facility $7.0M VA AVG $6.9M Rank #57 / 89	46.2% Facility 46.2% VA AVG 39.7% Rank #42 / 89	495211
The Fountains at Washington House	-	NH AL IL	Alexandria (Alexandria West)	215 Facility 215 VA AVG 95 Rank #14 / 371	32.6% Facility 32.6% VA AVG 85.7% Rank #304 / 314	-62%	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	70	A+	66 Facility 66 VA AVG 44 Rank #77 / 449		$10.3M Facility $10.3M VA AVG $18.3M Rank #73 / 89	$6.3M Facility $6.3M VA AVG $6.9M Rank #72 / 89	61.1% Facility 61.1% VA AVG 39.7% Rank #30 / 89	495288

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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).

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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. Moderately 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, 2026.

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

The Fountains at Washington House's occupancy is 33%.

Does The Fountains at Washington House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Fountains at Washington House is registered as a for-profit in VA.

Who is the administrator of The Fountains at Washington House?

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

How many beds does The Fountains at Washington House have?

The Fountains at Washington House has 215 beds.

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The Fountains at Washington House

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Virginia

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

Adult Services Program

Auxiliary Grant Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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