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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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)

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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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