Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Alexandria, Virginia
3 of 5 nursing homes in Alexandria (60%) meet our strict criteria. The Virginia statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
724
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Alexandria, Virginia, is adequate, with 5 total facilities and 60% recommended. Families should consider Goodwin House Alexandria, the top-rated option, while being cautious of one facility with no fines that may warrant further investigation.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 GOODWIN HOUSE ALEXANDRIA (90) — Goodwin House Alexandria shines with a perfect 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. Its non-profit, church-related focus fosters a strong community atmosphere, ensuring compassionate care in a comfortable environment for its 80 residents.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 WOODBINE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (88) — Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center boasts a stellar 5★ CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 88/100. With 307 beds, this for-profit facility delivers high-quality care while maintaining a commitment to resident satisfaction and well-being.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION (73) — George Washington Health & Rehabilitation offers a commendable 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. Despite being a for-profit facility, it strives to provide quality care for its 96 residents, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery.
The other 2 Alexandria facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Goodwin House Alexandria shines with a perfect 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. Its non-profit, church-related focus fosters a strong community atmosphere, ensuring compassionate care in a comfortable environment for its 80 residents.
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center boasts a stellar 5★ CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 88/100. With 307 beds, this for-profit facility delivers high-quality care while maintaining a commitment to resident satisfaction and well-being.
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation offers a commendable 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. Despite being a for-profit facility, it strives to provide quality care for its 96 residents, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Alexandria Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Alexandria Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Alexandria's city average is 3.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 5 Alexandria facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Alexandria avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Alexandria facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Alexandria, VA are recommended?
3 of 5 nursing homes in Alexandria (60%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Alexandria "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Alexandria?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.