Grand Oaks Assisted Living
About this community
Occupancy
Grand Oaks Assisted Living is legally operated by Grand Oaks Assisted Living, and administered by David Shellhamer.
Inspection History
In District of Columbia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the District of Columbia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. District of Columbia state average• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at District of Columbia average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than District of Columbia average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical District of Columbia assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical District of Columbia assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1011 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1011th out of 1434 homes in District of Columbia for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the District of Columbia average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in District of Columbia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the District of Columbia average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical District of Columbia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 21 | 16 | This facility has had 31% more total inspections than the District of Columbia average (21 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more |
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Complaint visits
| 12 | 13 | This facility has had 8% fewer complaint visits than the District of Columbia average (12 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer Rank #920 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 920th out of 1388 homes in District of Columbia for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the District of Columbia average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in District of Columbia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 8 | 7 | This facility has had 14% more other visits than the District of Columbia average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more |
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Official inspections
| 1 | 4 | This facility has had 75% fewer official inspections than the District of Columbia average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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4.5 miles from city center
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| Grand Oaks Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Nw Washington | 85 | No | 27 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Oaks Assisted Living
Is Grand Oaks Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Grand Oaks Assisted Living has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Grand Oaks Assisted Living?
Grand Oaks Assisted Living's occupancy is 79%.
How long has Grand Oaks Assisted Living been in business?
Grand Oaks Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Grand Oaks Assisted Living?
No, Grand Oaks Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Grand Oaks Assisted Living?
David Shellhamer is the administrator of Grand Oaks Assisted Living.
How many beds does Grand Oaks Assisted Living have?
Grand Oaks Assisted Living has 85 beds.
Has Grand Oaks Assisted Living had any citations?
Grand Oaks Assisted Living has had 8 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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