RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 17 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in District of Columbia (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in District of Columbia, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

170.8 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.5/5
+0.5 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$81K+$10K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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No facilities in this report have Medicaid acceptance data

The current scope has no matching facilities with a confirmed Medicaid acceptance flag. Remove the Medicaid filter or browse facility profiles individually.

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Why families compare nursing homes in District of Columbia

#44of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 44 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+16.0%

    About 10% lower than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy76.3 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover33.2%

    About 28% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for District of Columbia →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has 17 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 17 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 17.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in District of Columbia?

Nursing homes in District of Columbia average 3.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in District of Columbia is penalized?

Among District of Columbia nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $81K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does District of Columbia compare with the national average?

District of Columbia averages 3.5 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $81K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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