The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living

Last verified: October 2026 against the Virginia DSS record

Is The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living licensed?

Yes. The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living is an Assisted Living Facility licensed by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Licensing Programs under license 48249, with 200 licensed beds. The VDSS licensing search shows it as licensed, with the current license running to January 31, 2027.

License and contact information for The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living

What does the Virginia DSS inspection record show for The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living?

The VDSS licensing search lists 12 inspections for The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living going back to July 15, 2022: 1 were complaint-related and 5 recorded violations, and none carries a serious harm or serious injury (SHSI) flag. A violation can mean anything from a paperwork gap to a care problem, so read the cited standards, not just the count.

Open the VDSS record for The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living to read each inspection's cited standards and the facility's plan of correction.

How often does Virginia DSS inspect The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living, and what does its license term mean?

VDSS licensing inspectors make at least one unannounced inspection of each licensed assisted living facility a year, plus complaint investigations. The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living currently holds a one-year license, the shortest regular term, which keeps the facility on a closer renewal cycle, expiring January 31, 2027.

Virginia sets the license length by compliance history, which makes the term itself a quick signal. Compare it with the inspection list above: several recent complaint inspections or repeated violation findings deserve a direct question on your tour.

What level of care is The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living licensed for?

The VDSS record lists these qualifications for The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living: Assisted Living, Non-Ambulatory. There is no Special Care Unit on the license, so it is not approved to run a secured dementia unit. Non-Ambulatory means the facility may admit residents who cannot leave the building unassisted in an emergency.

Who is The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living a good fit for, based on its license?

Based only on its Virginia DSS record, The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living fits residents who do not need a secured dementia unit, since none is shown on the license. It may also suit residents who use a wheelchair or cannot evacuate on their own, since VDSS approves it for non-ambulatory residents; people who prefer a large community with more activities and amenities.

How does The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living compare with other licensed communities in Arlington & Alexandria, VA?

With 200 licensed beds, The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living ranks No. 3 by capacity among the 17 licensed assisted living settings in Arlington & Alexandria, VA, where the median setting is licensed for 110 residents. 9 settings in the area have 100 or more beds and 4 are small homes of 16 or fewer, and 9 report a dementia special care unit.

Licensed communities of a similar size nearby, from the same Virginia DSS records:

Where is The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living and what is nearby?

The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living is at 5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria, in Alexandria. Major hospitals serving the area include Inova Alexandria Hospital. Veterans anywhere in the metro are served by the Washington DC VA Medical Center on Irving Street NW.

Alexandria pairs a historic Old Town core with newer communities near the Beltway and Bailey's Crossroads, giving families a wide spread of styles and price points within a few miles of each other.

Families comparing nearby areas often also look at Old Town, Del Ray, Eisenhower East, Bailey's Crossroads.

How much does The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living cost?

Virginia DSS does not publish rates, so ask The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living for its written rate sheet. For context, assisted living in the DC metro typically runs $5,500 to $8,500 per month in 2026.

Alexandria runs close to the Northern Virginia median, with Old Town at the higher end.

Paying for it: Virginia Medicaid, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and delivered through the Cardinal Care managed-care program (the former CCC Plus name lives on as a benefit within it), funds care through Cardinal Care/CCC Plus home- and community-based waiver services, plus the Auxiliary Grant, which helps cover room and board in an assisted living facility or adult foster care home and is jointly administered with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Not every community accepts waiver funding, so ask on the first call.

How should I evaluate The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living?

Start with the public record, then test it in person. Read the latest Virginia DSS inspection for The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.

Questions to ask on your tour of The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living

• Which deficiencies did the most recent state inspection cite, and what changed afterward?
• What care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or to a nursing facility?
• How are medications managed, and who reviews medication errors?
• How long have the administrator and the director of nursing (or wellness) been in their roles?
• How often is the resident's service plan reassessed, and who attends?
• Do you accept the Virginia Auxiliary Grant or Cardinal Care waiver or VA Aid & Attendance, and is there a waitlist for those beds?
• How do you handle a fall or a medical emergency at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you transfer to?
• Can family visit unannounced, and how are concerns escalated?
• What does the residency agreement say about notice periods and rate increases?

What are the next steps if I am considering The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living?

Confirm availability, read the Virginia DSS record, and tour at least twice before signing anything. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.

1. Call The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living at and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's current care level.
2. Before the tour, open the VDSS record and read the cited standards on the two most recent inspections.
3. Request the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and the most recent service-plan template.
4. Visit twice - once at a meal and once unannounced in the evening - and use the tour questions above.
5. Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options of similar size include Goodwin House Alexandria, Silverado Alexandria.
6. Call us before you sign - we will review the agreement terms and the state record with you at no cost.

Who can help if there is a problem at The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living?

Start with the administrator, then Virginia DSS, which takes complaints about licensed assisted living. For free local options counseling contact the Arlington Area Agency on Aging, the Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services, or the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (Division of Adult and Aging Services), and report suspected abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services through the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) - 1-888-832-3858 (licensing itself stays with VDSS; APS and the Auxiliary Grant are DARS programs).

Other licensed communities in Arlington & Alexandria, VA

• Goodwin House Alexandria - Alexandria, 250 beds
• Silverado Alexandria - Alexandria, 88 beds
• Sunrise at Bluemont Park - Arlington, 250 beds
• The Jefferson - Arlington, 75 beds
• Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore - Alexandria, 177 beds

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This profile uses only public state records and does not rate, rank or endorse The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living. DC Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.