Goodwin House Alexandria
4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 · (703) 824-1192
Non profit - Church related · 80 certified beds
Goodwin House Alexandria has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2023, found 4 citations (the Virginia average is 14.3). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 5, 2023 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 5, 2023 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 5, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.April 5, 2023 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 5, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.34 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.16 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.25 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 75.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- George Washington Health & Rehabilitation Alexandria · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Alexandria Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Mount Vernon Healthcare Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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