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Goodwin Home Health

Goodwin Living is proud to offer skilled nursing and therapy Home Health services. Our team provides high quality, individualized care that allows patients to regain their strength and independence, and to heal in the comfort of their own homes and retirement communities. Our services are Medicare-certified, and we also accept most forms of insurances. We serve patients throughout Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. We also provide home health services to residents at Goodwin House Alexandria, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads and The View Alexandria.

In addition to the services that we provide, Goodwin Home Health will coordinate other services you might need as you make your recovery at home. For private nursing or caregiving services, we will refer you to our trusted home care partners.

Who qualifies for home health services?

Have you noticed a recent decline in your ability to perform daily tasks such as getting dressed or walking? Have you experienced frequent falls, been recently hospitalized or had onset of a new illness? Are you having trouble getting out of your home or apartment due to pain, limited mobility, shortness of breath or lack of balance? Our services may be right for you! Speak to your doctor to determine if home health services are needed. Physician referrals are required to receive home health services.

Skilled Nursing Care

Our highly skilled nursing team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants will create an individualized plan of care and offer support where you need it. Services include:

Congestive heart failure and respiratory programs
Disease management (Diabetes, COPD, CHF, Pneumonia, UTI, etc.)
Laboratory services
Medical case management
Education and training on drains,
ostomies and tube feedings
IV antibiotic teaching and training
Vascular Access Management
Wound care/Wound VAC (Vacuum Assisted Closure)
Medication education/management

Therapy Services

We offer in-home therapy visits for a range of needs, such as:

Physical therapy: provides gait, balance and safety assessments, as well as exercises to increase strength and endurance and improve mobility throughout the home environment.
Occupational therapy: provides training to help recover or maintain cognitive function and mobility for everyday living and independence, including activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, personal grooming, etc.) as well as meal prep and laundry. Specialties include home safety, upper body conditioning, postsurgical rehab, pelvic floor program, energy conservation, and LSVT BIG-Certified Therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Speech-language therapy: provides training in language, voice and swallowing.

Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker Services

Certified medical social workers will work with patients and families to best meet their needs. Our social workers can provide the following help:

Advocating for the patient’s rights and needs
Assisting patients with setting up community resources and caregivers
Conducting regular home visits
Discussing goals of care

Home Health Aide

While receiving skilled nursing or therapy services from Goodwin Home Health, patients are also eligible for a home health aide, which is ideal for individuals who need some extra assistance, but still want to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Services from our Home Health Aides may include:

Shower assistance
Help with dressing
Grooming
Mouth care
Skin care

Skilled Nursing Care
Therapy Services
Medical Social Worker
Home Health Aide

Skilled Nursing Care

Congestive heart failure and respiratory programs
Disease management (Diabetes, COPD, CHF, Pneumonia, UTI, etc.)
Laboratory services
Medical case management
Education and training on drains,
ostomies and tube feedings
IV antibiotic teaching and training
Vascular Access Management
Wound care/Wound VAC (Vacuum Assisted Closure)
Medication education/management

Why should you choose Goodwin Home Health?

Not-for-profit and mission-driven, Goodwin Home Health is dedicated to caring for our clients with warmth, skill and compassion.There are many reasons Goodwin Home Health stands out from the crowd:

Our individualized care plans address your specific goals.
Our team works together to seamlessly coordinate your care.
Our 11% rehospitalization rate, lower than the national average, means our patients are at less risk for rehospitalization.
Our specialized programs for congestive heart failure and respiratory conditions provide patients with nurse oversight and tools to monitor their symptoms. Goodwin Home Health is also certified to offer LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD, specialized therapy programs designed to address movement and speech challenges commonly found in those living with Parkinson’s disease.

When you’re ready to start home health services, we can be at your door within 24 hours after receiving your paperwork.

This is what our patients and their families have to say about our services.

“My PT was excellent. Very gentle, kind, good personality and very understanding of the patients’ needs. I am very satisfied with his service.”
— R.B.

“The medical team who came to the house were professional, knowledgeable and caring. I observed my mother’s care and interacted with the team. Compared to other agencies, this one was by far the best in terms of responsiveness, caring and competence.”
— T. L.

“I highly recommend this team. Every member was professional, caring and extremely helpful. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give them a 20!”
— H.H.

“I was delighted with the staff from Goodwin Home Health who arranged to provide me with treatment after my knee replacement surgery. The two home health aides and physical therapists who came to our house were very helpful. ”
— R.H.

Become a Patient with Goodwin Home Health

If you are looking to use Goodwin Home Health services, you will need to submit a physician’s referral.

Please include the following documentation with all home health referrals:

Patient demographic sheet with patient’s full name, address where they receive home care services, and insurance information
Referring physician’s name and phone number
Physician order for needed home health services
Patient’s recent physician’s note, history and physical or hospital paperwork

Send Your Referrals to Goodwin Home Health:

Phone: 703.824.1390
Fax: 571.341.8067 or 703.828.9892
Email: HomeHealth@GoodwinLiving.org

Goodwin Home Health delivers therapy and nursing care services to patients in the comforts of home. If you or someone you know is looking for home health services, please be in touch.