FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2026
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Prestigious National Distinction Highlights Excellence in Quality Metrics, Peer Recommendations, Accreditations and Satisfaction at Goodwin House Alexandria and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
(Alexandria, Va.) — Goodwin House Alexandria (GHA) and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads (GHBC) have been recognized by Newsweek in its “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027” national rankings. Announed Sept. 30, the recognition reinforces both GHA’s and GHBC’s reputation as benchmark-leading care communities providing exceptional medical and rehabilitation services to older adults in the National Captial Region.
Significantly, GHA ranked #2 and GHBC ranked #3 in the entire state of Virginia for best Health Care Centers. The rankings will be featured in the upcoming print edition of Newsweek.
“As older adults and families seek trusted, high-quality care options, our commitment to delivering compassionate, exemplary care remains at the heart of our mission. This national recognition from Newsweek, which we also earned in 2026, reflects the consistent, extraordinary dedication and clinical expertise of our team members along with the trust and warmth of the residents and families we serve,” said Chandra Kumar, Goodwin Living Chief Operating Officer.
Newsweek’s annual rankings, evaluated in partnership with global data research firm Statista, recognize top-performing nursing homes across the nation to assist families in navigating senior care choices. The ranking’s evaluated 14,693 nursing homes across the United States. Its methodology places additional emphasis on peer recommendations, family satisfaction and new quality measures such as vaccination rates. Approximately 1,325 nursing homes were recognized this year, including 32 from across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“At Goodwin House Alexandria, our goal is to create an environment where residents feel known, valued and supported while receiving exceptional, person-centered care. This recognition from Newsweek affirms the dedication of our interdisciplinary team and our shared commitment to helping every resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. We are proud to be recognized among the top nursing homes in Virginia and the nation,” said Jackie Barbarito Scholar, GHA Associate Executive Director and HCC Administrator.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by Newsweek as one of the best nursing homes in the nation. This distinction is a reflection of the compassion, expertise and commitment our entire team brings to caring for older adults each day. At Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, we take great pride in supporting not only our residents but their families, and we are grateful that our team’s hard work has been acknowledged,” said Karen Doyle, GHBC Associate Executive Director and HCC Administrator.
GHA and GHBC are Life Plan Communities in Northern Virginia offering a full continuum of care. The two centers provide both short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation—supporting recovery following surgery, illness or injury—and compassionate long-term care for individuals needing ongoing medical supervision. Residents at Goodwin Living retirement campuses also benefit from Goodwin Living Health services, which offer a uniquely integrated model of care its therapists, social workers, doctors and nurses honor what matters most to patients and partner with them to achieve their highest possible quality of life.”
The complete “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027” list and detailed methodology can be visited here.
For more information about Goodwin Living, please visit GoodwinLiving.org.
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Goodwin Living™ touches the lives of thousands of people every day through its range of senior living communities, specialized healthcare services, community partnerships and philanthropic endeavors. With a mission to support, honor and uplift the lives of others (specifically older adults and those who care for them), Goodwin Living leads the way in expanding the places and ways we can all thrive and find purpose as we age. Older adults will discover options that meet them where they want to be, and those options are managed and provided by team members who represent more than 65 countries. Goodwin Living was named a Washington Post Top Workplace for seven consecutive years (2019-2025) and is currently ranked #5 in the 2026 WTOP News list of Washington DC Top Workplaces among organizations with 1,000+ employees. In addition, Goodwin Living is recognized nationally as a 2026 Top Workplace by both Nurse.com and USA TODAY. Get more information at GoodwinLiving.org or by following Goodwin Living on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
