Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 S Jefferson Street · Falls Church, VA · 22041 · 7035787261
73 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495171 · certified since November 4, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.