Nursing Homes in District of Columbia, District of Columbia

District of Columbia is served by 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 3.4 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Nursing Homes profiles in District of Columbia

Cities in District of Columbia

Washington, DC 17 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in District of Columbia

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does District of Columbia have?

According to current CMS data, District of Columbia, District of Columbia has 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.4 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in District of Columbia offer nursing homes?

Based on the current data, Washington have Medicare-certified nursing homes.

Data sources

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

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