16 nursing homes in District of Columbia
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 16
- average CMS stars
- 3.5
- certified beds
- 2,469
- for profit
- 44%
How District of Columbia nursing homes rate
CMS rates 16 of District of Columbia's 16 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 4 |
| 4 of 5 | 4 |
| 3 of 5 | 4 |
| 2 of 5 | 4 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
The top-rated nursing homes in District of Columbia
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome | Washington | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Washington | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance | Washington | 5 of 5 | 45 |
| Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 5 of 5 | 183 |
| Forest Hills of DC | Washington | 4 of 5 | 55 |
| Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 4 of 5 | 180 |
| Knollwood HSC | Washington | 4 of 5 | 69 |
| Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 4 of 5 | 230 |
| Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home | Washington | 3 of 5 | 164 |
| Ingleside at Rock Creek | Washington | 3 of 5 | 34 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in District of Columbia.
- Washington 16 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 7 | 44% |
| Non-profit | 9 | 56% |
| Government | 0 | 0% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, District of Columbia's homes were cited for 386 deficiencies, an average of 24.1 each. 0 had none. 11 homes were fined $1,192,013 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
2 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 0 are special focus facilities and 0 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about District of Columbia
How many nursing homes are in District of Columbia?
16 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in District of Columbia?
We don't pick one. Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome in Washington tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in District of Columbia?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.