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Goodwin House Alexandria

4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

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Goodwin House Alexandria is a nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(703) 824-1192
Last standard health inspection
April 5, 2023 (3 years ago)
Certified beds
80
Residents per day, on average
76.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Legal business name
Goodwin House Incorporated
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Virginia average (14 vs 39).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.3 to 4.3 hours per resident per day.

  2. 4 citations

    Health inspection on April 5, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2019.

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  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 14, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2021.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 14, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0300. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.

    • Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.

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  5. 9 citations

    Health inspection on January 31, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2019.

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  6. 11 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 31, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0325. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0901. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2019.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Goodwin House Alexandria last inspected?

CMS lists April 5, 2023 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Goodwin House Alexandria have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since January 31, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Goodwin House Alexandria been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Goodwin House Alexandria?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Goodwin House Alexandria a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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