Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Over 14 acres adjacent to Rock Creek Park, Ingleside at Rock Creek operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and home-based services in Northwest Washington. The nonprofit institution, owned by Bruce Bartels and led by Executive Director Jason Basile (15+ years in senior living administration), has expanded its footprint significantly over the past decade. The skilled nursing component currently houses 27 residents at 95.1% occupancy, the second-highest census in DC, with a primarily Medicare short-stay population (87% of admissions, 24-day average) supplemented by private-pay long-term residents (17-year average) and minimal Medicaid presence (1%).
Staffing investment is genuine. The nursing care commitment reaches 5 hours 31 minutes per resident per day, nearly 31% above the DC state average, with a staff-to-resident ratio of 3.44:1; 85% better than state norms. Yet the facility relies heavily on contractor labor (24.3% of staffing) and maintains the lowest payroll-to-revenue ratio in DC at 33.4%.
The quality paradox emerges in resident outcomes: despite abundant staffing, the facility reports functional decline rates 65% worse than state, incontinence 60% worse than average, and falls with major injury at 188% of the state rate; troubling findings that suggest care quality gaps exist beneath the staffing numbers. Two penalties totaling $39,000 in the past three years (60% lower than state average) indicate moderate compliance, and the facility achieved 100% influenza vaccination but fell short on pneumococcal coverage at 81.8% (state average 90.4%).
Financially, the facility operates under ongoing stress: a $1.9 million operating loss in 2023 following a $12.1 million loss in 2022. Occupancy recovery to 95.1% from pandemic lows (73.6% in 2019) reflects strong demand for the campus and its accredited programs (CARF, SAGECare Platinum, Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services), yet profitability remains elusive.
The 14-acre campus provides both active and restorative amenities: walking access directly into Rock Creek Park, an indoor pool for therapy and recreation, a theater for resident programming, and an on-site wellness and medical clinic. Memory care assisted living, skilled nursing rehabilitation, and an adult day program address varying care needs. The lifestyle orientation reflected in the art studio, fitness center, and salon, signals the community’s focus on residents able to engage in independent or supported-independent activities. Accreditations in LGBTQ+ equality and Great Places to Work reflect mission-driven operations.
The community attracts affluent and mission-aligned residents seeking an integrated retirement campus with extensive wellness amenities; the concerning outcome metrics warrant direct clinical inquiry.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,213 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 7 | 32 | 7,589 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 9 | 23 | 5,457 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,471 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 3 | 6 | 970 | 79 | 86% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 600 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 481 | 71 | 77% | 3.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 473 | 67 | 73% | 4.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 414 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 365 | 49 | 53% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 280 | 35 | 38% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 272 | 34 | 37% | 8 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 3 | 3 | 88 | 16 | 17% | 4.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 32 | 35% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 5% | 3.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
87% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
12% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Jason Basile serves as Executive Director of Ingleside at Rock Creek, overseeing daily operations and strategic vision. With over 15 years in senior living not-for-profits, he has led major community enhancements including a full refurbishment and the launch of an adult day program. Jason holds a Masters in Health Care Administration and is a licensed nursing home administrator in South Carolina and Washington, D.C.
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Washington's city center to Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.07 miles to nearest hospital (Sibley Memorial Hospital)
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Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC is located in Independent Living in Washington, Washington.
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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) | 34 | - | - | 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 | 30 | 42 | 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 | ||||
| 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) | 69 | - | - | - | -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 | 38 | 15 | 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 |
Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC is in the Northwest Washington neighborhood.
Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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(202) 858-0861 will put you in contact with the team at Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC.
Yes — Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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