Health Services
Holistic care supports a well-rounded lifestyle
Healthcare at Goodwin House Alexandria nurtures a full and interesting life by focusing on each resident’s physical, mental and spiritual health. Encouraging independence and creativity, skilled health professionals provide caring, individualized support, including short- and long-term nursing care and rehabilitation for temporary and chronic illness or injury. Residents enjoy engaging opportunities such as an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, beautiful gardens, a well-stocked library, art studio, computer center, chaplaincy program and a variety of planned special events. A friendly ambience and comfortable surroundings create a warm, cheerful environment.
Healthcare residents have access to all Goodwin House Alexandria amenities and services, plus additional rehabilitative and nursing support:
- Licensed, registered nurses available around the clock
- Short- and long-term nursing care
- Assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication monitoring and administration as needed
- 24-hour emergency alert system in residences
- Three tasty meals a day
- Nutrition planning and consultation with a dietician
- Personal wellness program, including health and wellness education
- A fitness center with indoor, heated pool, Jacuzzi and a range of classes from seated exercise to non-impact group exercise
- A certified fitness instructor to help develop and implement a personalized fitness program
- Wellness clinic with physician office hours for: internists, psychiatrists, dentists, podiatrists and optometrists
- A fully equipped rehabilitation center
- Recreation therapy
- A variety of on-campus activities, including computer training, art in a variety of forms, films, lectures and religious studies
- Special rooms for private gatherings and celebrations
- Social services, counseling, support groups, educational presentations and workshops
- Staff chaplain, who performs church services and organizes Bible study and prayer groups
- Assistance filing health insurance claims
- Semi-private rooms
- Shower stalls with built-in seats
- Housekeeping services including daily cleaning
- Bed linens and bath towels, provided and laundered
- Weekly personal laundry
- All utilities including basic house cable and local telephone service
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Private duty nurses, geriatric aides or sitters
