Nursing homes in Washington, DC
Compare 17 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Washington, part of the The District area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.6★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Washington, DC, currently hosts 17 state-licensed nursing homes across the District, serving residents in ZIP codes such as 20010 and 20032. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, with five locations earning a top 5-star designation. Among these, the Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome stands out as a top-performing facility, reflecting the broader quality-of-care standards monitored by the federal government.
Rating distribution
avg 3.6★ · 17 homesProvider mix in Washington
17 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- STODDARD BAPTIST GLOBAL CARE1 home
- SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC1 home
- APEX GOLBAL SOLUTIONS LLC1 home
- STODDARD BAPTIST HOME1 home
- PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES1 home
- DCA HADLEY SNF, LLC1 home
- ABRAHAM AND LAURA LISNER HOME FOR AGED WOMEN1 home
- THE ARMY DISTAFF FOUNDATION INC1 home
What to look for in Washington
- 6 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 13 of 17 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 5 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 7 of 17 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Washington
- 1LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME5.0ABRAHAM AND LAURA LISNER HOME FOR AGED WOMEN · Medium
- 2INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK5.0INGLESIDE ENGAGED LIVING · Small
- 3SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE5.0LUCY WEBB HAYES NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR DEACONESSES & MISSIONARIE · Small
- 4FOREST HILLS OF DC5.0THE METHODIST HOME OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · Medium
- 5JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE5.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 6WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS4.0STODDARD BAPTIST GLOBAL CARE · Large
- 7SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC4.0SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC · Large
- 8KNOLLWOOD HSC4.0THE ARMY DISTAFF FOUNDATION INC · Medium
- 9ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR4.0ASCENSION LIVING · Large
- 10THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY4.0HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN · Small
All homes in Washington
| LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME ABRAHAM AND LAURA LISNER HOME FOR AGED WOMEN · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK INGLESIDE ENGAGED LIVING · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE LUCY WEBB HAYES NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR DEACONESSES & MISSIONARIE · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| FOREST HILLS OF DC THE METHODIST HOME OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS STODDARD BAPTIST GLOBAL CARE · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| KNOLLWOOD HSC THE ARMY DISTAFF FOUNDATION INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR ASCENSION LIVING · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME STODDARD BAPTIST HOME · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Harborside Health & Rehabilitation DCA HADLEY SNF, LLC · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| BRIDGEPOINT SUBACUTE AND REHAB CAPITOL HILL DCA CAPITOL HILL SNF LLC · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| DEANWOOD REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER APEX GOLBAL SOLUTIONS LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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