7
Inspections
On record
3
With violations
Visits that cited something
4
Clean visits
Nothing cited
5
Violations cited
Individual findings
5
Standards cited
Distinct rules
1
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint

Goodwin House Alexandria was inspected 7 times between May 10, 2021 and January 23, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 3 of those visits ended with violations cited and 4 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 5 violations under 5 distinct standards. 1 inspection was prompted by a complaint.

A violation is a licensing standard - a rule in the Virginia Administrative Code - that the inspector found the facility was not meeting. Each is shown with the evidence the inspector recorded and, where VDSS publishes it, the facility's own plan of correction.

VDSS publishes inspections on a rolling window. 6 of these 7 are still on the state's site; the other 1 has since dropped off it and is reproduced from Assisted Living Magazine's archive of the original VDSS reports.

Provider Information

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
License type
Two Year
License expires
08/05/2026
Administrator
Jackie Barbarito Scholar
Licensing inspector
Nina Wilson
Inspector phone
(703) 635-6074
Approved for
Assisted Living · Non-Ambulatory

Inspection History

7

Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.

January 23, 2026Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
01/23/2026
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-80 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
Comments
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 01/23/2026 Time in: 1:27 PM Time out: 2:02 PM The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 11/26/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Staffing and Supervision, Resident Care and Related Services, and Complaint Investigation Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 55 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 0 Number of staff records reviewed: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Licensing inspector (LI) observed residents entering and exiting the facility for community outings and interacting with peers and staff. Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Nina Wilson, Licensing Inspector at (703) 635-6074 or by email at nina.wilson@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
September 4, 2025Inspection1 violation
Inspection dates
09/04/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT
Technical assistance
The Licensing Inspector (LI) reviewed the following standards with the facility: 22VAC40-73-50, 22VAC40-73-490, and 22VAC40-73-940.
Comments
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 08/18/2025 Time in: 10:23 AM Time out: 4:39 PM The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 56 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 7 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Licensing inspector (LI) observed residents entering and exiting the facility for outings, interacting with peers and staff, and participating in scheduled activities. Additional Comments/Discussion: N/A An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Nina Wilson, Licensing Inspector at (703) 635-6074 or by email at nina.wilson@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
22VAC40-73-1110-A
Based on resident review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that prior to admitting a resident with a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia to a safe, secure environment, the licensee, administrator, or designee determine whether placement in the special care unit is appropriate for the resident.
Evidence
  1. Upon request, the facility did not provide documentation of the determination and justification on whether placement in the special care unit is appropriate for resident 4 (admit date, 11/19/2024).
  2. During the onsite inspection, 08/18/2025, staff 4 confirmed resident 4 did not have documentation of the determination and justification on whether placement in the special care unit is appropriate by thelicensee, administrator, or designee in their record.
Plan of correction
A: The record for Resident 4 was reviewed by the Administrator, and a determination was made that placement in the special care unit is appropriate. The determination and justification for this decision is in writing and was placed in Resident 4’s medical record. B: Records for all memory care residents were reviewed to assure placement in the special care unit is appropriate. The determination and justification for this decision are in writing and placed in the medical record of all residents. C: Medical records of memory care residents will be audited monthly for 3 months, then quarterly for the remainder of the year to assure that there is justification for appropriate placement and it is placed in the residents’ medical records. This will be reviewed in the quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee meeting to assure continual compliance.
June 11, 2024Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
06/11/2024
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Comments
Type of inspection: Renewal Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 06/11/2024 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 3:45 PM The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 55 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 4 Number of staff records reviewed: 4 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: LI toured the physical plant of the facility, and observed residents involved in independent pursuits, preparing for an activity outside of the community, arts and crafts, lunch dining, medication administration, lounging in the common areas, and resting in their rooms. Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (5) business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Nina Wilson, Licensing Inspector at (703) 635-6074 or by email at nina.wilson@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
May 10, 2023Inspection1 violation
Inspection dates
05/10/2023
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS63.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS63.2 PROTECTION OF ADULTS AND REPORTING63.2 LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES63.2 FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS22VAC40-90 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS
Technical assistance
Documentation was discussed with the provider.
Comments
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 5/10/23. At the time of entrance, 206 residents were in care. Meals, medication administration, and activities were observed. Building and grounds were inspected. Records were reviewed. The sample size consisted of 10 resident records and four staff records. The violation was discussed and an exit meeting was held. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (I) type the plan on a separate Word document, (II) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (III) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (703) 431-4247 or by email at m.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
22VAC40-73-260-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure that each direct care staff member maintains current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department. The certification must either be in adult first aid or include adult first aid.
Evidence
  1. No documentation was provided, during the inspection, to confirm that Staff #2 (hired 8/9/22) and Staff #3 (hired 11/15/22) have current first aid certification. The records of Staff #2 and Staff #3 contained current certification for CPR and AED, but not first aid.
Plan of correction
All RMA/CNA's will have updated CPR and First Aid completed by September 1, 2023. All files will be audited to ensure that each team member has valid certifications. Team members can attain CPR/First Aid with our current in-house BLS instructor or an alternative valid instructor.
August 23, 2022Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
08/23/2022
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS
Comments
An unannounced focused monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/23/22 to follow-up on high-risk violations that were cited on 6/9/22. Building and grounds were inspected and resident records were observed. No violations were cited during the inspection. An exit meeting was held. Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (703) 431-4247 or by email at m.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
June 9, 2022Inspection3 violations
Inspection dates
06/09/2022
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS63.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS63.2 PROTECTION OF ADULTS AND REPORTING63.2 LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES63.2 FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS22VAC40-90 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS
Comments
Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 6/9/22 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/9/22. At the time of entrance, 49 residents were in care. Meals, medication administration, and activities were observed. Building and grounds were inspected. Records were reviewed and interviews were conducted. The sample size consisted of eight resident records, four staff records, and four individual interviews. Background checks for all new staff, hired since the last inspection, were reviewed for completion. Violations were discussed and an exit meeting was held. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. Please complete the 'plan of correction' and 'date to be corrected' for each violation cited on the violation notice and return to the licensing office within 10 calendar days. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word 'corrected' is not acceptable. The 'plan of correction' must contain: 1) Steps to correct the non-compliance with the standards, 2) Measures to prevent the non-compliance from occurring again, and 3) Person responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions, please contact me via e-mail at m.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
22VAC40-73-1090-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure that each resident is assessed by an independent clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the Commonwealth or by an independent physician as having a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia with an inability to recognize danger or protect his own safety and welfare, prior to his/her admission to the safe, secure environment.
Evidence
  1. The record for Resident #4 was reviewed during the inspection. Resident #4's Assessment of Serious Cognitive Impairment form, dated 8/30/21, states that the resident has the ability to recognize danger or protect his own safety and welfare.
Plan of correction
The Assessment of Serious Cognitive Impairment forms for all residents living in the safe and secured environment will be audited by the Administrator. If the document is incomplete, the resident’s physician will complete a new assessment. The Administrator will review all new Assessments of Serious Cognitive Impairment for completion prior to a resident admission to the safe and secured environment. Responsible Person: Assisted Living Administrator
22VAC40-73-660-B
Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure that medication storage is limited to an out-of-sight place, in the rooms of residents whose UAIs have indicated that the residents are capable of self-administering medication.
Evidence
  1. A tube of topical antibiotic ointment was observed on Resident #4’s bathroom counter. Resident #4’s UAI, updated 3/9/22, states that the resident needs his medications to be administered/monitored by a lay person.
Plan of correction
The safe and secured environment apartments will be audited monthly for any medication by a designated Registered Medication Aide. Documentation of this audit will be submitted to the Administrator. Education on medications in resident rooms will be sent out to family members. Responsible Person: Assisted Living Administrator
22VAC40-73-680-M
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that medications ordered for PRN administration are available and properly stored at the facility.
Evidence
  1. PRN methocarbamol, ordered 3/1/21 for Resident #9, was not present during the medication cart inspection. Facility staff confirmed that the medication was not present during the medication cart inspection.
Plan of correction
The Assisted Living Charge Nurse will review PRN medications for all Assisted Living residents. The PRN and expired medication audit form will be revised to include a receipt column for Registered Medication Aides to initial when the medication is received. Responsible Person: Assisted Living Charge Nurse
May 10, 2021Inspection0 violations
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION, AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDING AND GROUNDS22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTSArticle 1Subjectivity63.2 General Provisions63.2 Protection of adults and reporting63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures63.2 Facilities and Programs22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 The Sworn Statement or Affirmation22VAC40-90 The Criminal History Record Report22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE
Comments
A inspection was initiated on 5/10/2021 and concluded on 5/10/2021. The executive director was contacted by telephone for an entrance interview to initiate the inspection. The executive director reported that the current census was 49. The inspector emailed the executive director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed three resident records and three staff records. Criminal record checks and sworn statements of all staff hired since last inspection and other documentation submitted by the facility was reviewed to ensure documentation was complete. Exit interview was conducted with the executive director and the administrator of assisted living on 5/17/2021. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.