Our Lifestyle
Live the good life in Washington, D.C.
At Forest Hills of DC by Goodwin Living, life is defined by more than exceptional care. Every day is filled with opportunities to embrace your purpose, discover new interests and make connections in a warm, inviting community.
Our Area
Discover what makes our greater community special
The Forest Hills neighborhood of Washington, D.C. gives residents access to a community filled with places to explore, gather and enjoy. From the Politics and Prose Bookstore to Rock Creek Park, the National Zoo, nearby restaurants and cultural destinations, there is always something fun and meaningful within reach. And after a day in the neighborhood, the comfort of campus life is here to welcome residents home.
Wellness Overview
For your mind, body and soul
At Forest Hills of DC, wellness is part of everyday life. From social to physical to intellectual to spiritual programs and more, residents have many ways to stay engaged, connect with others and continue pursuing their purpose.
Building a stronger you
Wellness at Forest Hills of DC shows up in simple, everyday ways. Residents can join a fitness class, take part in a book club, attend a weekly social event, spend time in creative programs or gather for spiritual services in the Assembly Hall. The goal is to offer options that help residents stay connected to their interests, their neighbors and the life of the community.
Social Wellness
Staying connected. Living fully.
Connection is part of everyday life at Forest Hills of DC. Residents can take part in weekly socials, interest groups, campus activities and informal get-togethers that make it easy to spend time with neighbors.
Whether itβs a planned program or a quiet moment with friends, each day offers another opportunity to strengthen relationships and stay engaged.
Physical Wellness
Designed to inspire
As you continue to age, physical fitness becomes even more imperative to staying active, healthy and happy. Residents have access to a modern fitness center on campus, with regular opportunities to build strength in ways that feel comfortable, enjoyable and accessible. Residents can also work one-on-one with our personal trainer for personalized fitness sessions, available for an additional fee.
These programs include Yoga with Tiffany, Power Lift with Miles, Zumba Fitness with Laurie, stretching and moving, seated chair exercises, balloon badminton and bowling with friends. Each offering gives residents a way to keep moving, build confidence and enjoy time with fellow residents.
Intellectual Wellness
Fuel for the mind
To stay intellectually sharp and encourage curiosity, residents at Forest Hills of DC can join trivia, book clubs, table topic discussion groups and other programs that invite conversation.
Creative outlets are part of the experience too, with painting, drawing, cooking and other activities offered throughout the month.
Spiritual Wellness
Reflection. Exploration. Connection.
Spiritual life at Forest Hills of DC is welcoming and respectful of each residentβs beliefs. Residents can take part in communion service, bible study and Sunday services in the Assembly Hall, a stained-glass gathering space that also serves as a chapel.
Chaplains and chaplains in training offer presence and support on campus, giving residents space to reflect, gather and stay connected to important traditions. Some residents also attend services nearby at St. Paulβs Lutheran Church.
Forest Hills residents say the nicest things.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Snapshots of daily life
See the creativity, connection and community that make Forest Hills of DC feel like home.
Incase You Didn`t Hear, We`re Hiring! Join the Goodwin Home Care Team!
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? We`re hiring Personal Care Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants! β¨
Whether you`re an experienced caregiver or nursing student ready to gain hands-on experience, we`d love to have you on our team!
Why join Goodwin Living? Our part-time and full-time team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including: competitive pay, student loan repayment, tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement and more!
Copy and paste the link below to apply and join us for our Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, November 11 from 2-4 PM! π
π https://bit.ly/3W05qAW
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Last week, the Goodwin Living Foundation hosted its inaugural Community Impact Roundtable, bringing together leaders from organizations across our region to connect, share ideas and explore ways to better support older adults in our community.
Weβre grateful to everyone who joined us and look forward to continuing these conversations and strengthening partnerships across our region.
Interested in the Goodwin Living Foundation, Community Philanthropy or taking part in a future Community Impact Roundtable?
Reach out here: https://goodwinlivingfoundation.org/contact/.
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Good news, internship seekers! π Youβve got a little more time to make your spring plans.
Applications for the Goodwin Living Spring Intern Cohort are now open through Friday, November 13!
And if you want to learn more before applying, come see us at CareerCon tomorrow! Weβll be talking internships, sharing tips and giving away some Goodwin Living merch. π
CareerCon is FREE, so register today at thechamberalx.com/careercon!
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Meet Janice: One of our fabulous flash mobbers at Goodwin House Bailey`s Crossroads!π
These ladies didn`t just show up to dance, they put in the work! After weeks of practicing, Janice and her friends we`re ready to bring the thrills to the stage at the Annual Halloween Party.π
While some of the residents had performed together before, this year`s performance was extra special. As it was their first ever Thriller flash mob featuring BOTH residents and team members! Talk about teamwork, community and making a little magic together.π€π§‘
Haven`t seen their spooktacular performance yet? Head over to our Facebook or Instagram @goodwinliving and check it out. Trust us, you won`t want to miss these moves!π§ββοΈπΊ
#GoodwinLiving #ResidentSpotlight #Halloween2026 #Thriller #MissionMoment
Residents and team members had a boo-tifully good time at Goodwin House Bailey`s Crossroads` Annual Halloween Party last week! πΈοΈπ―οΈ
The celebration was filled with laughter, photo ops, festive treats and plenty of spooktacular costumes! But the biggest surprise of the day? A thrilling flash mob that took over the auditorium floor, catching everyone off guard with some scary good dance moves!
If you haven`t already, check out our other Halloween celebration posts and tune in tomorrow to see some behind the scnes footage of that flashmob.π§ββοΈπ
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Residents at The View Alexandria had a little fright and a lot of fun exploring our haunted house last week! ποΈ π»
From creepy-crawly spiders and spirited ghosts to deliciously spooky treats, there were plenty of surprises around every corner.
And the Halloween fun isn`t over just yet! Stay tuned as we share even more festive moments from our Halloween celebrations!πβ¨
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It was a frightfully good time at Goodwin House Bailey`s Crossroads last Friday as residents and team members came together to celebrate at the annual Halloween Party! π§π§π§ββοΈ
For the first time in Goodwin Living history, residents and team members joined forces for a fang-tastic Halloween flash mob! Choreographed by Olga Cardoso, Fitness Manager at Goodwin House Bailey`s Crossroads, the performance was so good, it was scary!
A huge round of applause for our Life Enrichment team and all the residents and team members who spent weeks practicing their moves and keeping this surprise under wraps!ππ
Stay tuned this week as we recap our spooktacular Halloween celebrations!πβ¨
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Goodwin Living had a wickedly wonderful time celebrating Halloween across our campuses last week! π»β¨
Residents and team members came together for a frightfully fun time filled with delicious treats, spooky surprises and some scary good games!
But the Halloween fun doesn`t stop here! Stay tuned as we take you behind the scenes and share more spooktacular moments from our campus celebrations throughout the week!
#Halloween2026 #GoodwinLiving #SeniorLiving #LivingWell
At Goodwin Living, we believe meaningful community partnerships create opportunities for connection, learning and inspiration across generations!
Weβre proud to continue our partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), welcoming student artists from the Alexandria campus to share their creative talents with our residents. Their artwork is now on display across Goodwin Living communities until the end of November, bringing fresh perspectives, color and creativity into the spaces our residents call home.
While our collaboration with NVCC is not new, this is a special milestone. For the first time, student artwork is being showcased for residents to enjoy. Itβs a wonderful opportunity to celebrate emerging artists while fostering connections through shared creativity, encouragement and mentorship.
Weβre grateful to NVCC and its talented student artists for helping make our communities even more inspiring places to live and work!
To learn more about Goodwin Livingβs community engagement and our wonderful partnerships copy and paste the link below into your browser.β¬οΈ
π https://goodwinliving.org/about-us/community-engagement/
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The Halloween fun is just getting started at Goodwin Living!π
The Home Office team and @herralink brought the Halloween magic to life across all our campuses this week! From friendly conversations and spirited rounds of bingo to delicious treats (all tricks aside π), residents, volunteers and team members came together to celebrate, connect and make boo-tiful memories!
And the fun doesn`t stop here! Keep your eyes peeled for more spooktacular celebrations coming to your campus soon. You won`t want to miss it!β¨
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We`re Hiring! Join the Goodwin Home Care Team!
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? We`re hiring Personal Care Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants! β¨
Whether you`re an experienced caregiver or nursing student ready to gain hands-on experience, we`d love to have you on our team!
Why join Goodwin Living? Our part-time and full-time team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including: competitive pay, student loan repayment, tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement and more!
Copy and paste the link below to apply and join us for our Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, November 11 from 2-4 PM! π
π https://bit.ly/3W05qAW
#TopWorkplace #NowHiring #GoodwinHomeCare #PCAJobs #CNAJobs #GoodwinLiving #LivingWell
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