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| Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Independent Living In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 320
Facility
320
DC AVG
170
Rank
#2 / 11 |
95.1%
Facility
95.1%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#2 / 9 | +24% | 5.52
Facility
5.52
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#2 / 9 | +22% | +20% | $39.4k
Facility
$39.4k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#7 / 10 | 42
Facility
42
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#5 / 10 | 14.0
Facility
14.0
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#8 / 10 | 1
Facility
1
DC AVG
3.1 | 31 |
42
Facility
42
DC AVG
60
Rank
#20 / 24 | Bruce Bartels | $41.3M
Facility
$41.3M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#3 / 9 | $13.8M
Facility
$13.8M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#4 / 9 | 33.4%
Facility
33.4%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#9 / 9 | 95028 | ||||
| Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Memory Care In Washington (Northeast Washington) | 240
Facility
240
DC AVG
170
Rank
#3 / 11 |
73.2%
Facility
73.2%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#6 / 9 | -5% | 5.22
Facility
5.22
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#3 / 9 | -18% | +13% | $16.8k
Facility
$16.8k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#5 / 10 | 54
Facility
54
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#6 / 10 | 18.0
Facility
18.0
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#10 / 10 | 2
Facility
2
DC AVG
3.1 | 173 |
34
Facility
34
DC AVG
60
Rank
#21 / 24 | Ascension Health Senior Care | $38.1M
Facility
$38.1M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#5 / 9 | $14.6M
Facility
$14.6M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#3 / 9 | 38.4%
Facility
38.4%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#7 / 9 | 95034 | ||||
| Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt-Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Assisted Living In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 116
Facility
116
DC AVG
170
Rank
#8 / 11 |
44.9%
Facility
44.9%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#9 / 9 | -42% | 5.04
Facility
5.04
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#4 / 9 | -6% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#1 / 10 | 25
Facility
25
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#1 / 10 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#1 / 10 | -
Facility
-
DC AVG
3.1 | 58 |
91
Facility
91
DC AVG
60
Rank
#8 / 24 | Jonathan Plater | $22.2M
Facility
$22.2M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#7 / 9 | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#7 / 9 | 40.1%
Facility
40.1%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#5 / 9 | 95025 | ||||
| Forest Hills of DC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Assisted Living In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 113
Facility
113
DC AVG
170
Rank
#9 / 11 |
65.7%
Facility
65.7%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#7 / 9 | -15% | 4.69
Facility
4.69
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#5 / 9 | +10% | +2% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#3 / 10 | 40
Facility
40
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#4 / 10 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#4 / 10 | 1
Facility
1
DC AVG
3.1 | 49 |
79
Facility
79
DC AVG
60
Rank
#13 / 24 | Scott Taylor | $19.3M
Facility
$19.3M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#9 / 9 | $8.8M
Facility
$8.8M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#8 / 9 | 45.7%
Facility
45.7%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#2 / 9 | 95038 | ||||
| Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Memory Care In Washington (Crestwood) | 164
Facility
164
DC AVG
170
Rank
#7 / 11 |
56.8%
Facility
56.8%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#8 / 9 | -26% | 2.79
Facility
2.79
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#9 / 9 | -71% | -39% | $97.4k
Facility
$97.4k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#9 / 10 | 54
Facility
54
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#6 / 10 | 13.5
Facility
13.5
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#7 / 10 | 4
Facility
4
DC AVG
3.1 | 101 |
53
Facility
53
DC AVG
60
Rank
#19 / 24 | Ma Remedios Jose Johnson | $20.4M
Facility
$20.4M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#8 / 9 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#9 / 9 | 41%
Facility
41%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#4 / 9 | 95020 | ||||
| Knollwood Life Plan Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Independent Living In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 91
Facility
91
DC AVG
170
Rank
#10 / 11 |
77.9%
Facility
77.9%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#5 / 9 | +1% | -
Facility
-
DC AVG
4.60 | -4% | - | $0
Facility
$0
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#1 / 10 | 39
Facility
39
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#3 / 10 | 7.8
Facility
7.8
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#3 / 10 | 3
Facility
3
DC AVG
3.1 | 36 |
15
Facility
15
DC AVG
60
Rank
#24 / 24 | Sonja Brooks | $27.6M
Facility
$27.6M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#6 / 9 | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#6 / 9 | 43.1%
Facility
43.1%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#3 / 9 | 95026 | ||||
| Sibley Memorial Hosp Renaissance |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Nursing Homes In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 45
Facility
45
DC AVG
170
Rank
#11 / 11 | -
Facility
-
DC AVG
76.9% | - | 5.77
Facility
5.77
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#1 / 9 | +70% | +25% | $23.8k
Facility
$23.8k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#6 / 10 | 34
Facility
34
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#2 / 10 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#2 / 10 | 2
Facility
2
DC AVG
3.1 | 33 |
26
Facility
26
DC AVG
60
Rank
#23 / 24 | - | -
Facility
-
DC AVG
$34.0M | -
Facility
-
DC AVG
$11.6M | -
Facility
-
DC AVG
39.8% | 95030 | ||||
| Inspire Rehabilitation & Health Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Nursing Homes In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 180
Facility
180
DC AVG
170
Rank
#5 / 11 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#1 / 9 | +25% | 4.04
Facility
4.04
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#7 / 9 | -24% | -12% | $11.9k
Facility
$11.9k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#4 / 10 | 63
Facility
63
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#8 / 10 | 12.6
Facility
12.6
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#6 / 10 | 2
Facility
2
DC AVG
3.1 | 176 |
99
Facility
99
DC AVG
60
Rank
#1 / 24 | Bolaji Lakanse | $40.8M
Facility
$40.8M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#4 / 9 | $13.7M
Facility
$13.7M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#5 / 9 | 33.7%
Facility
33.7%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#8 / 9 | 95031 | ||||
| Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Nursing Homes In Washington (Northwest Washington) | 230
Facility
230
DC AVG
170
Rank
#4 / 11 |
89.9%
Facility
89.9%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#3 / 9 | +17% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#7 / 9 | -40% | -14% | $61.9k
Facility
$61.9k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#8 / 10 | 75
Facility
75
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#9 / 10 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#5 / 10 | 5
Facility
5
DC AVG
3.1 | 223 |
92
Facility
92
DC AVG
60
Rank
#6 / 24 | Regina Kim | $48.6M
Facility
$48.6M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#2 / 9 | $19.0M
Facility
$19.0M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#2 / 9 | 39%
Facility
39%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#6 / 9 | 95036 | ||||
| Capitol City Rehabilitation and Healthcare DC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Nursing Homes In Washington (Southeast Washington) | 360
Facility
360
DC AVG
170
Rank
#1 / 11 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
DC AVG
76.9%
Rank
#4 / 9 | +12% | 4.66
Facility
4.66
DC AVG
4.60
Rank
#5 / 9 | -21% | +1% | $508.6k
Facility
$508.6k
DC AVG
$118.4k
Rank
#10 / 10 | 135
Facility
135
DC AVG
63.1
Rank
#10 / 10 | 15.0
Facility
15.0
DC AVG
11.1
Rank
#9 / 10 | 13
Facility
13
DC AVG
3.1 | 287 |
73
Facility
73
DC AVG
60
Rank
#14 / 24 | Jacob Karmel | $50.9M
Facility
$50.9M
DC AVG
$34.0M
Rank
#1 / 9 | $27.6M
Facility
$27.6M
DC AVG
$11.6M
Rank
#1 / 9 | 54.3%
Facility
54.3%
DC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#1 / 9 | 95022 |
Situated in an ideal spot in Washington, D.C., Sunrise of Connecticut Ave community gives you the opportunity to explore all that our nation’s capital has to offer as well as enjoy a maintenance-free experience. This community is also recognized as Best Assisted Living as part of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings for 2023–2024.
Just the facade alone of the community is enough to make you proud that you are a resident of such a charming and inviting neighborhood. With a quality reputation and a luxurious residential environment, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue offers a fantastic senior living experience. Their team will also work with you in creating a customized care plan according to your needs and wants. Daily activities and outings empower you to pursue your passions and explore untapped interests. You and your family will quickly notice the great energy of our dedicated and compassionate team members who look for opportunities to help you find joy in all that you do.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Experience the timeless elegance and unparalleled service of Ingleside at Rock Creek, a cherished choice for retirement living in Washington, D.C. Boasting over a century of dedicated service and sophistication, Ingleside at Rock Creek is the coveted address for discerning individuals seeking a remarkable retirement experience. Set amidst 14 acres of wooded paths and flourishing gardens, the community resides adjacent to the serene Rock Creek Park, creating a unique and tranquil atmosphere.
Residents enjoy the ideal balance of privacy and connectivity, as they are conveniently located near the upscale shops of Wisconsin Avenue, just a short 15-minute drive from the White House, and have direct access to the Red Line, which leads to Tenleytown and Friendship Heights. Embrace the vibrant pulse of the Capital while relishing in the exceptional safety and privacy of our distinguished community. If your vision of retirement living involves immersing yourself in the heart of excitement, Ingleside at Rock Creek awaits as your ultimate destination.
Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center is a compassionate nursing home in Washington, D.C, that offers rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support. The community continuously promotes a home-like environment, featuring spacious residences and cozy communal spaces for older adults’ comfort. Therapy services and community events are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, personalized care plans are utilized to meet their unique needs.
Recreational opportunities include games and other leisure activities, allowing residents to interact with their peers and live actively. Beautifully maintained gardens, a chapel, and a cozy living room are among the community’s unique features that make it feel like home. Surrounded by convenient local amenities, residents have quick access to their necessities. As one of Washington’s esteemed senior living communities, older adults will surely make the most of their golden years with its exceptional services and extensive amenities.
Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome, commonly referred to as Lisner Hurthome, stands as a senior living community and nursing home located in Washington, D.C. This assisted living community caters to low to modest income seniors in need of assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services. This assisted living community offers services and amenities specifically created to address the unique requirements of its residents such as those with medical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
The residents at Lisner Hurthome enjoys a comprehensive selection of amenities such as specialized meal provisions, assistance with daily tasks, medication management, and specialized memory care services designed specifically for individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. This facility also honors Medicare and Medicaid health plans.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 60
Building Type: 3-story
Forest Hills of Dc is an inclusive senior living community located at the southwest corner outside Linnean Park in Washington D.C. They offer assisted living, skilled nursing services and long-term care, Alzheimer’s assisted living with memory care, and respite care for short-term rehabilitation. Their assisted living levels of care is tailored specifically on the resident’s need and is divided into two; traditional assisted living for active seniors, and intensive assisted living for seniors experiencing functional limitations or decline.
Forest Hills of Dc has a lot to offer to its residents such as; social activities, wellness programs, outdoor activities, 24/7 nursing assistance, medication management, and social service consultation. Also, the residents receive meal provisions, onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy, housekeeping, and grooming services. This senior community also makes sure that the residents have access to devotional activities, to fulfill not just the senior’s physical needs, but also the needs of their mind and spirit.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Knollwood Life Plan Community is an exceptional life plan community in Washington, D.C., that offers comprehensive care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and rehabilitation. With its tight-knit environment, the community strives to provide older adults with comfortable and secure residences. 24-hour care, social programs, and therapeutic services are also offered for reisdents’ holistic wellness. Utilizing innovative solutions, the community goes above and beyond to enrich residents’ living experiences.
Stimulating activities are conducted to improve the cognition of those with memory loss, as well as recreational opportunities to help them connect with peers. A spa whirlpool baths, scenic pathways, and a community vegetable garden are just some of the community’s unique features, dedicated for residents’ leisure and wellness. Surrounded by lush trees and serene green spaces, residents here are guaranteed a relaxing retirement. This senior living community is one of Washington’s finest retirement communities, as reflected on its high-quality services and wide range of amenities.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Swimming Pool
Exercise Programs
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home, situated in Washington, D.C., is a long-term care facility providing skilled nursing services, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. This nursing home facility offers a holistic approach in caring for their long-term residents by providing a comprehensive list of services and amenities. Such services include 24hr nursing care and monitoring, meal preparations, medication management, and memory care services for residents with Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
They also offer personalized assistance with daily activities, medical care, as well as engaging social activities to improve the quality of life for their elderly residents. Dedicated to fostering a sense of community and enhancing the well-being of its residents, Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home makes sure that each resident receives quality care of their residents’ mind, body, and spirit.
Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center is a skilled nursing facility in Washington D.C. that is committed to creating a home away from home where senior residents are valued and cared for with dignity and respect Driven by the passion to care, the nursing center provides comprehensive long-term and rehabilitative services in a warm, comfortable, homelike setting.
Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center strives to maintain the highest standard of care, ensuring that residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest, whether they’re staying for a short-term stay or a long-term living arrangement. Their staff and consultants collaboratively develop personalized treatment plans, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, pain management, and more.
The Sibley Memorial Hospital Transitional Care Unit, also known as Sibley Memorial Hospital Renaissance, is a medium sized nursing home located in Washington, D.C. They specialize in short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care by assisting patients recovering from surgeries, illnesses, or injuries. As a skilled nursing facility they offer comprehensive services such as physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Sibley Memorial Hospital Renaissance’s goal is to aid patients in transitioning back to their homes or to a lower level of care while ensuring a supportive and healing environment. They achieve this by providing 24 hr supervision, special dietary meal provisions, medication management services, as well as grooming assistance, and aid for daily activities. This nursing facility also honors Medicare and Medicaid health plans.
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center is a trusted nursing home in D.C. The premier nursing home continues to offer exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff, providing the best care possible for its residents. The health facility is ideal for families looking for the best solution to skilled nursing and provides a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Unique Rehab and Health Center provides state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost hospitality.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
Washington Nursing Home Facilities Overview
- Avg payroll costs: $11,258,653.00 ( avg: $10,335,341.92)
- Avg home costs: $18,839,853.50 ( avg: $16,590,220.75)
- Avg occupancy: 85.65% ( avg: 81.76%)
- Avg bed count: 241 ( avg: 212)
- Avg home revenue: $44,955,053.25 ( avg: $34,179,523.83)
View Chart Data Table
| Metric | Washington | State |
|---|---|---|
| Avg payroll costs | $11,258,653.00 | $10,335,341.92 |
| Avg home costs | $18,839,853.50 | $16,590,220.75 |
| Avg occupancy | 85.65% | 81.76% |
| Avg bed count | 241 | 212 |
| Avg home revenue | $44,955,053.25 | $34,179,523.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Washington, DC
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in this state?
Assisted living in this state is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does this state Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — this state Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 11 nursing homes in Washington, DC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Washington, DC?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Washington, DC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Washington, DC?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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