Hospitals in District of Columbia

District of Columbia is home to 10 Medicare-certified hospitals. Browse by city below and open a profile to see CMS ratings, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership.

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Cities with hospitals in District of Columbia

Washington, DC 27 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.4
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About hospitals in District of Columbia

Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

For families in District of Columbia, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals does District of Columbia have?
According to current CMS data, District of Columbia has 10 Medicare-certified hospitals, spread across 1 cities and counties.
What is the best way to compare hospitals in District of Columbia?
When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles with CMS ratings, inspection findings, staffing, and ownership.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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