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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Washington, DC.

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19 licensed nursing homes in Washington, DC
Updated October 21, 2026
3.9Concerns

WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS

2601 18TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018

WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS brings above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.08 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (19%). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.4Solid

SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC

1380 SOUTHERN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.06 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (34%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

4 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
0.1Concerns

DEANWOOD REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER

5000 NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS AVE. NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019

DEANWOOD REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%.

3 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
4.9Mixed

STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME

1818 NEWTON ST. NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010

STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and 1.40 RN hours per resident daily. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

2425 25TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020

CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.8% — well below the national median.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›

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2.8Concerns

Harborside Health & Rehabilitation

4601 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Harborside Health & Rehabilitation brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and 2.21 RN hours per resident daily. There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME

5425 WESTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.33 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (15%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.33 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities.

4 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
8.8Strong

KNOLLWOOD HSC

6200 OREGON AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

KNOLLWOOD HSC brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.40 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 45.5% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

3 doing wellFull record ›
4.2Concerns

BRIDGEPOINT SUBACUTE AND REHAB CAPITOL HILL

223 7TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

BRIDGEPOINT SUBACUTE AND REHAB CAPITOL HILL brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 2.09 RN hours per resident daily. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
5.5Mixed

INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK

3050 MILITARY ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing wellFull record ›
6.3Solid

SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE

5255 LOUGHBORO ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 4.41 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (26%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC

2131 O STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037

INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.01 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 10.3% — above the national median of about 6%.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
4.1Concerns

ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR

725 BUCHANAN ST., NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR brings above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.24 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (30%). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing wellFull record ›
4.8Mixed

UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC

901 FIRST STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.96 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (32%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

FOREST HILLS OF DC

4901 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

FOREST HILLS OF DC brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.57 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (26%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.0% — above the national median of about 6%.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
5.0Mixed

THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

1731 BUNKER HILL ROAD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY brings strong inspection scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 63%.

1 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
9.7Excellent

JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE

4200 HAREWOOD ROAD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.61 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (17%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 3% — well below the national median of about 14%.

6 doing wellFull record ›
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BRINTON WOODS OF ROCK CREEK, LLC

2131 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037

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CAPITAL CARE, INC

6120 KANSAS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, DC 20011

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19 licensed nursing homes in Washington, DC, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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