Goodwin House Alexandria

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Goodwin House Alexandria. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

  Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  Inspected April 2023. Corrected by May 10, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

  Inspected April 2023. Corrected by May 10, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

  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.

  Inspected April 2023. Corrected by May 10, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

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

  Inspected April 2023. Corrected by May 10, 2023.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.