RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 17 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Washington, DC (2026)

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

17Nursing Homes in Washington
3.5/5
Same as state avgState avg: 3.50Washington Avg Rating
$81KSame as state avgState avg: $81KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Jeanne Jugan Residence

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsInspected May 2025

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

4200 Harewood Road NeWashington, DC 20017

(202) 269-1831

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

5425 Western Ave NwWashington, DC 20015

(202) 966-6667

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

5255 Loughboro Road NwWashington, DC 20016

(202) 537-4000

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42 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Forest Hills Of Dc

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
55 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

4901 Connecticut Avenue, NwWashington, DC 20008

(202) 966-7623

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52 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Ingleside At Rock Creek

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
34 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

3050 Military Road NwWashington, DC 20015

(202) 363-8310

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Knollwood Hsc

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
69 BedsInspected May 2025

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

6200 Oregon Ave NwWashington, DC 20015

(202) 541-0150

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center Llc

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
183 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

1380 Southern Ave SeWashington, DC 20032

(202) 279-5880

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84 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
259 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above District of Columbia avg of 3.5

2601 18th Street NeWashington, DC 20018

(202) 541-6080

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
16 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

1731 Bunker Hill Road NeWashington, DC 20017

(202) 832-4400

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101 Penalty

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Inspire Rehabilitation And Health Center Llc

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsInspected Dec 2023

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

2131 O Street NwWashington, DC 20037

(202) 785-2577

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112 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Ascension Living Carroll Manor

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
252 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

725 Buchanan St., NeWashington, DC 20017

(202) 854-7100

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122 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Unique Rehabilitation And Health Center Llc

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
230 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

901 First Street NwWashington, DC 20001

(202) 535-2011

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133 Penalties
★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
125 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

4601 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SwWashington, DC 20032

(202) 574-5700

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141 Penalty

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Bridgepoint Subacute And Rehab Capitol Hill

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
117 BedsInspected May 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

223 7th Street NeWashington, DC 20002

(202) 546-5700

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152 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
164 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

1818 Newton St. NwWashington, DC 20010

(202) 328-7400

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165 Penalties

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Capitol City Rehab And Healthcare Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
360 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

2425 25th Street SeWashington, DC 20020

(202) 889-3600

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171 Penalty

Nursing HomeWashington, DC

Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
296 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below District of Columbia avg of 3.5

5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NeWashington, DC 20019

(202) 399-7504

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City report

Care landscape in Washington

How Washington compares with the rest of District of Columbia on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+16.0%

    About the same as the state average of 16.0%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover33.2%

    About the same as the state average of 33.2%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability12.3%

    About the same as the state average of 12.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Washington →

FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Washington, DC?

This page evaluates 17 eligible nursing homes in Washington, DC and shows the top 17.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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