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Best Nursing Homes in Washington, DC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Washington, DC using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in DC
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington, DC. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington, DC. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington, DC. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Washington

10 facilities compared · CMS & DC Dept. of Health data

Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
NH
IL
MC
Independent Living In Washington (Northeast Washington)
252
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 #6 / 10
54
Facility 54
DC AVG 63.1
Rank #6 / 10
18.0
Facility 18.0
DC AVG 11.1
Rank #10 / 10
2171- 34 Ascension Health Senior Care
$24.6M
Facility $24.6M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #5 / 9
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #3 / 9
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #7 / 9
95034
Sibley Memorial Hosp Renaissance
NH
Nursing Homes In Washington (Northwest Washington)
45--
5.77
Facility 5.77
DC AVG 4.60
Rank #1 / 9
+70%+25%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
DC AVG $118.4k
Rank #3 / 10
34
Facility 34
DC AVG 63.1
Rank #2 / 10
6.8
Facility 6.8
DC AVG 11.1
Rank #2 / 10
236- 26 ----95030
Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
Assisted Living In Washington (Northwest Washington)
34
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
130- 42 Bruce Bartels
$34.3M
Facility $34.3M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #3 / 9
$13.1M
Facility $13.1M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #4 / 9
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #9 / 9
95028
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt-Home
NH
AL
NC
RC
Assisted Living In Washington (Northwest Washington)
60
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
-54- 91 Jonathan Plater
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #7 / 9
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #7 / 9
111.1%
Facility 111.1%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #5 / 9
95025
Forest Hills of DC
NH
AL
MC
RC
Assisted Living In Washington (Northwest Washington)
55
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 #4 / 10
40
Facility 40
DC AVG 63.1
Rank #4 / 10
10.0
Facility 10.0
DC AVG 11.1
Rank #4 / 10
151- 79 Scott Taylor
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #9 / 9
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #8 / 9
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #2 / 9
95038
Knollwood Life Plan Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
Assisted Living In Washington (Northwest Washington)
69
77.9%
Facility 77.9%
DC AVG 76.9%
Rank #5 / 9
+1%- -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
338- 15 Sonja Brooks
$20.5M
Facility $20.5M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #6 / 9
$11.9M
Facility $11.9M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #6 / 9
57.9%
Facility 57.9%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #3 / 9
95026
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
NH
HC
MC
NC
RC
Memory Care In Washington (Crestwood)
164
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
4105- 53 Ma Remedios Jose Johnson
$12.5M
Facility $12.5M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #8 / 9
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #9 / 9
61%
Facility 61%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #4 / 9
95020
Inspire Rehabilitation & Health Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
Memory Care In Washington (Northwest Washington)
180
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 #5 / 10
63
Facility 63
DC AVG 63.1
Rank #8 / 10
12.6
Facility 12.6
DC AVG 11.1
Rank #6 / 10
2175- 99 Bolaji Lakanse
$28.4M
Facility $28.4M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #4 / 9
$12.7M
Facility $12.7M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #5 / 9
44.6%
Facility 44.6%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #8 / 9
95031
Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center
NH
Nursing Homes In Washington (Northwest Washington)
230
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%
$48.9k
Facility $48.9k
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
5218- 92 Regina Kim
$32.1M
Facility $32.1M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #2 / 9
$17.7M
Facility $17.7M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #2 / 9
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #6 / 9
95036
Capitol City Rehabilitation and Healthcare DC
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Memory Care In Washington (Southeast Washington)
360
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%
$184.4k
Facility $184.4k
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
13279- 73 Jacob Karmel
$45.8M
Facility $45.8M
DC AVG $34.0M
Rank #1 / 9
$21.3M
Facility $21.3M
DC AVG $11.6M
Rank #1 / 9
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
DC AVG 39.8%
Rank #1 / 9
95022
Overview of Capitol City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Dc

Capitol City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Washington, D.C., is a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice services. Their comprehensive services include medical care, therapy programs, and personalized support, with a focus on promoting independence and overall well-being. This long term care facility offers both shared and private living spaces, where they have access to 24 hour skilled nursing care, medication management assistance, and individualized treatment plans.

Capitol City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center also offers top amenities such as indoor and outdoor lounge areas, laundry services, grooming services, dietician approved meal provisions, and group activities designed to help residents stay fit and healthy in their mind and body.

Contact Capitol City Rehabilitation and Healthcare DC

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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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
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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 District of Columbia?

Assisted living in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — District of Columbia 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.