Welcome to Goodwin House
Since 1967, Goodwin House Incorporated has been enhancing the lives and expanding the possibilities of aging for older men and women in Northern Virginia. Maintaining independence and security, expressing individuality and fellowship, celebrating life through every stage of aging…rich and purposeful living is in abundance throughout the Goodwin House communities. Goodwin House enhances all aspects of life through two extraordinary continuing care retirement communities and other sought-after services.
Choose to live at Goodwin House Alexandria or Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, and you’ll experience the pleasure of a stimulating lifestyle filled with cultural and social activities. You’ll also enjoy the comfort of a lovely apartment home, the advantages of an ideal location and the reassurance of lifelong care.
Residents and their families trust the Goodwin House organization and our dedicated, caring staff. Life here offers the perfect combination of independence and support, benefits and value to more than 1,000 people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Flip through the 2011 Annual Report to see how Goodwin House celebrates Vibrant Living every day.
Our Mission
The mission of Goodwin House Incorporated is to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and the people who care for them through a faith-based, nonprofit organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
Goodwin House Communities
Goodwin House Alexandria
Live near to, but tucked away from, all that Alexandria and the region have to offer. A warm community awaits.
Alexandria

Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
Live in a beautiful haven in the midst of one of the region’s most popular areas. Enjoy our open and welcoming ambiance.
Bailey’s Crossroads
People
Residents, family members, staff, board members, donors and all visitors make up the Goodwin House Community. Find out why people love Goodwin House.

Residents
From Goodwin House you’ll likely see the beckoning skyline of D.C. If you need proof, go to the roof, where you’ll often see my wife and me. – Henry and Martha Lowenstern

Staff
The greatest thing about working at Goodwin House is the flex schedule. Thanks to the schedule, I’ve been able to maintain my career and further my education at the same time. I am so grateful that I have this opportunity to be part of the Goodwin House team and to give back to the residents. - Zainab Thomas

Families
We love having families visit Goodwin House, which is why our door is always open. – Harry Baldwin, Goodwin House Alexandria Executive Director

Board Members
I have enjoyed working with an incredibly talented and committed Board and enjoy being part of the leadership at Goodwin House. – Rob Whittle, GHI Board Chair (photographed with CEO Kathy Anderson)
Locations
Goodwin House Alexandria is located in the West End of the City of Alexandria, conveniently located off King Street, across from Northern Virginia Community College. Nestled in a neighborhood setting, GHA has nice walking and garden areas and is walking distance to the Schlesinger Center, where many cultural activities abound.
Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads is located near the border of Arlington and Alexandria, in Falls Church area of Fairfax County (across from the old Skyline Mall, now Target Shopping Center). This location is an urban oasis where our Knoll Garden provides a nice walking and garden area, but we also have the convenience of being in walking distance to shopping, restaurants, banks and more.
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Directions to Goodwin House Alexandria

Directions to Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads