Nursing homes in Washington, DC
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Washington has 17 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 3.5-star District of Columbia average. Methodology.
- 17
- Certified homes
- 3.5 ★
- About average for DC · District of Columbia 3.5
- 5
- Five-star homes
- 2,485
- Certified beds
All 17 nursing homes in Washington, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeanne Jugan Residence | 40 | None | |
| 2 | Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome | 60 | None | |
| 3 | Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance | 45 | $9K | |
| 4 | Forest Hills of Dc | 55 | $9K | |
| 5 | Ingleside at Rock Creek | 34 | $39K | |
| 6 | Knollwood Hsc | 69 | None | |
| 7 | Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | 180 | $12K | |
| 8 | Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | 183 | $48K | |
| 9 | Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs | 259 | $273K | |
| 10 | The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility | 16 | None | |
| 11 | Ascension Living Carroll Manor | 252 | $17K | |
| 12 | Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | 230 | $62K | |
| 13 | Bridgepoint Sub-Acute & Rehab National Harborside | 125 | $118K | |
| 14 | Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill | 117 | $95K | |
| 15 | Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home | 164 | $97K | |
| 16 | Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center | 360 | $184K | |
| 17 | Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 296 | $80K |
Ratings in Washington are best read against District of Columbia and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full District of Columbia directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Washington
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Washington, DC · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
