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Nursing homes in District of Columbia
17 certified nursing homes with 2,485 beds. 4 rated 5 stars overall and 1 rated 1 star by CMS. 11 were fined in the last three years, $1,261,943 in all.
CMS Care Compare data as of September 1, 2026
District of Columbia against the national average
| Measure | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average overall stars | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Health deficiencies at the last standard inspection | 23.2 | 9.2 |
| Nursing staff hours per resident per day | 4.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| Weekend nursing staff hours per resident per day | 4.31 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (%) | 34.0 | 45.8 |
| Fines per home (last 3 years) | 1.2 | 0.9 |
7 of District of Columbia's 17 homes are for profit, and 2 belong to a group CMS tracks as a chain. 2 carry the CMS abuse icon.
Nurse staffing in District of Columbia, quarter by quarter
Hours worked by nurses and nurse aides per resident per day, from the daily payroll records every District of Columbia home sends CMS, added up across the state. In January to March 2026, weekend staffing ran 12% below weekdays (nationally 15%), and contract or agency staff worked 6.7% of nursing hours (nationally 5.3%).
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract share | US, all staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.43 | 1.27 | 4.59 | 4.05 | 6.7% | 3.75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.33 | 1.23 | 4.49 | 3.93 | 6.6% | 3.76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.31 | 1.21 | 4.47 | 3.91 | 4.0% | 3.77 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.26 | 1.15 | 4.43 | 3.85 | 4.5% | 3.78 |
These are hours across all of the state's residents, so they differ a little from the averages of homes CMS publishes in the table above. Source: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing. Every state compared: the weekend staffing gap.
Official District of Columbia contacts and records
- State survey agency: DC Health, Health Care Facilities Division. It inspects nursing homes for CMS (the inspections on this site are its findings) and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection records: DC Health Nursing Homes Survey Reports, District of Columbia's own lookup for licensed homes.
- Long-term care ombudsman: Office of the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 202-434-2190. A free, confidential advocate for residents and their families, required in every state by the federal Older Americans Act.
Links taken from each office's own site and checked on October 8, 2026.
Largest owner groups in District of Columbia
| Group | Homes in District of Columbia | Homes nationally | Average stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services | 1 | 15 | 3.1 |
| Ascension Living | 1 | 12 | 2.8 |
Every nursing home in District of Columbia, by county
The District County (17)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Living Carroll Manor | Washington | 2 | 67 | $167,394 |
| Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill | Washington | 3 | 79 | $112,756 |
| Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center | Washington | 1 | 154 | $321,432 |
| Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Washington | 2 | 111 | $97,607 |
| Forest Hills of Dc | Washington | 5 | 46 | |
| Harborside Health & Rehabilitation | Washington | 2 | 98 | $194,872 |
| Ingleside at Rock Creek | Washington | 3 | 42 | $39,419 |
| Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 3 | 78 | |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Washington | 5 | 11 | |
| Knollwood Hsc | Washington | 4 | 39 | |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome | Washington | 5 | 19 | |
| Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 4 | 76 | $47,684 |
| Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance | Washington | 5 | 34 | $8,827 |
| Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home | Washington | 3 | 56 | $97,426 |
| The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility | Washington | 3 | 32 | |
| Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 4 | 72 | $48,887 |
| Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs | Washington | 3 | 51 | $125,639 |