Goodwin House

What a friendly and welcoming environment! Many facilities attempt to recreate that homely feel, while few actually achieve it. Goodwin House is the later! No place is perfect by everyone's definition, but Goodwin House comes mighty close!

If you want clickish groups of old people, a management staff that does not listen to residents but knows what's best for them in a parental way, and food that lacks taste but is always covered in oil, this is the place for you! Seriously, it's like high school all over again with married couples only hanging with married couples, people from one church not associating with those from another, and if you're not from Alexandria, you're automatically a pariah. The facilities are nice but they have started a renovation to attract a younger crowd. Who are they kidding? Is a younger crowd in their seventies? A coffee shop instead of a cafe? Sacrificing every day functional areas for trendy ideas whilst ignoring the needs of the existing residents is typical of groups not in touch with reality. Having a pool open for only a few hours a day because you only want to pay for one lifeguard is a cheap move for a place with so many facilities. The pool is actively scheduled but what if you just want to take a swim? Closing it and locking it instead of allowing access to competent residents willing to sign a waiver is simply ignoring the residents yet again. Exercise room is about the size of one living room for 300 residents? Add no personal trainer, enough said. The only exit survey they have is what kind of coffin would you like?

Goodwin house started in 1967, later came Goodwin house baileys crossroads. Residents are not allowed to tip, that prevents favoritism, so once a year starting in October there is a collection taken to be divided among staff. Last year it was over 300,000. It is given on a formula based on time served pay level a d a few other things. O many of the staff have been there for years. They are friendly and caring, helpful and well trained. They receive help with languages educational needs, and other benefits. As a resident I’m familiar with the benefits and the staff. Russ O’Connell [email protected] Questions, write me.

My parents have been there for 10 years and I have found this community caring and supportive at all levels. I somewhat agree with the other author about some of the changes, but the new facility is warm and welcoming. My parents moved from independent living to assisted and my father to Hope Garden. All along the way there were people working with my family. My father died this spring and we were held with love and care. And they are not from Alexandria. Thanks to Goodwin House and its staff for all of their care.

I would give Goodwin House 5 stars as their staff and facility are top notch. My complaint is I have no way to appropriately thank the staff for all they are doing to care for the residents /our loved ones.

This is an expensive place, however it is well run and the money is put towards the residence welfare.

The Admin folks at the center are very rude to you on the phone. First impressions are everything.