Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Washington, DC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 assisted living communities in DC using DC Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in DC
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Info below is compiled from the DC Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Armed Forces Retirement Home – Washington DC
AL
MC
NH
Washington (Northwest D.C)
- No 71 Private Rooms
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt-Home
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Washington (Northwest D.C)
60 No 91 -
Chevy Chase House
AL
Washington (Northwest D.C)
- No 90 Studio / 1 Bed
The Residences at Thomas Circle
AL
IL
MC
Washington (Northwest D.C)
- No 98 -
Inspīr Embassy Row
AL
MC
Washington (Northwest D.C)
- No 99 -
Maple Heights Senior Living
AL
MC
Washington (Sixteenth Street Heights)
- No 89 -
Arise Assisted Living
AL
NH
Washington (Southeast D.C)
- No 86 -

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other DC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for Washington, DC. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Armed Forces Retirement Home – Washington Dc

Armed Forces Retirement Home is a dedicated retirement community in Washington, D.C. that offers high-quality services for Veterans. Promoting a nurturing environment, the community ensures Veterans and their spouses feel at ease during their stay. Utilities, nutritious meals, and scheduled transportation are also included in the monthly fees, ensuring a maintenance-free living. With its commitment to Veterans’ welfare, the community strives to maintain their independence without hassles.

Recreational activities, social events, and fitness programs also allows residents to live actively and connect with their peers. Laundry rooms and parking are also provided, ensuring residents have easy access to their necessities. With its ideal location near leisure sites like Old Soldiers’ Home Golf Course and local amenities, residents have easy access to entertainment options and their needs. As headed by a trusted Federal agency, this retirement community is a great choice for Veterans looking to live independently in retirement.

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Overview of Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt-Home

Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt-Home offers nursing home, assisted living, residential care, and skilled nursing in Washington, DC. Assisted living and residential care include help with daily needs, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of services can suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has 60 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Short-term rehabilitation is also available through the rehabilitation program, giving someone recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay a temporary setting for care and therapy.

Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt-Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s payment situation. Located in Northwest Washington, the home has a Walk Score of 91, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Chevy Chase House

5420 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20015
Overview of Chevy Chase House

Chevy Chase House is a luxury assisted living facility located in the heart of Washington D.C. While the architecture, built in the 1910’s, remains traditional, it features modern amenities that meet the needs of its senior residents. Each space, such as the spacious dining areas, the foyer, fitness studio, salon and spa, and even the lobby of the Chevy Chase House, are designed with both luxury and comfort in mind.

Aside from the facilities, the residents of the Chevy Chase House’s assisted living apartments also get to enjoy 24/7 assistance and concierge services, chef-prepared gourmet dining with anytime dining option, medication management, and medical assistance. They also host and create different programs, events, and activities that help ensure that the residents live a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Overview of The Residences at Thomas Circle

The Residences at Thomas Circle in the vibrant Northwest D.C. neighborhood is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Found at 1330 Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, DC, it sits in among the nation’s most walkable urban areas, with a Walk Score of 98. This means daily errands don’t need a car, and countless shops, services, and cultural attractions are within walking distance. Pets aren’t accepted.

For families assessing care options in Washington, DC, an on-site tour is an efficient way to understand specific amenities, services, dining options, and daily activities offered across the assisted living, independent living, and memory care programs. Visiting allows you to see the residential spaces, ask about staffing and care philosophy, and feel the home’s culture and how it matches your family’s needs.

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Inspīr Embassy Row

2100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Overview of Inspīr Embassy Row

Inspir Embassy Row is a luxurious retirement community in Washington, D.C., that offers newly renovated residences. With its commitment to enriching residents’ living experiences, the community features upscale accommodations that are designed to optimize their comfort. Restaurant-style dining, concierge and wellness programs are just some of the community’s exceptional amenities, dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences. The community strives to provide older adults with high-quality living experiences with its thoughtfully designed spaces and well-curated services.

Here, residents can also discover new passions and reignite sparks with a wide range of recreational opportunities and entertainment options. A fitness center, an indoor saltwater pool, and a spa are also offered for residents’ wellness. With its convenient location near the White House and several other amenities, residents are guaranteed the utmost convenience. As one of Washington’s upscale retirement communities, this community is a great choice for older adults looking to live the retirement of their dreams amidst the city’s elite setting.

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Overview of Maple Heights Senior Living

Providing assisted living and memory care, Maple Heights Senior Living is a senior living community in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C, near Rock Creek Park. It’s about 3.6 miles from the city center. The mid-rise community offers studio and one-bedroom residences, each with a private bathroom, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. These features give residents a comfortable, self-contained living space alongside community support.

Care at Maple Heights includes 24-hour supervision and memory care services for residents who need more structured support. Diabetic care and medication management are available for those managing chronic health needs. Daily housekeeping and grooming assistance keep everyday routines simple. Meals are prepared to meet special dietary needs. Staff is available to assist with daily activities that may become more difficult to manage independently.

The neighborhood is one of the community’s notable features. With a Walk Score of 89, it is considered very walkable. Many everyday errands, whether visiting a pharmacy or stopping for coffee, can be completed on foot instead of driving. This can also make visits more convenient for family members who want to combine their trip with other nearby errands.

Families comparing memory care communities in the District should ask about the details of Maple Heights Senior Living’s memory care program during a tour.

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Arise Assisted Living

1916 15Th St Se, Washington, DC 20020
Overview of Arise Assisted Living

Arise Assisted Living provides assisted living and nursing care in Washington, DC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment. Nursing care supports residents with ongoing health needs, so the combination of care levels may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

In Southeast Washington, Arise Assisted Living occupies a mid rise building. Its Walk Score is 86 out of 100, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, pharmacies or cafes may be reachable without a car.

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

Assisted Living in Washington at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 70/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington, DC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington, DC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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