Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in District of Columbia

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District of Columbia at a Glance

17
Total Facilities
3.5
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
7
41.2%
(4-Star)
3
17.6%
(3-Star)
2
11.8%
(2-Star)
1
5.9%
(1-Star)
4
23.5%

About Nursing Homes in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.5 stars. 7 facilities (41.2%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

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All Nursing Homes in District of Columbia

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Showing 17 of 17 facilities in District of Columbia

JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE

4200 HAREWOOD ROAD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

Phone: (202)269-1831

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 40 | Est. Occupancy: 65% (~14 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE

5255 LOUGHBORO ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

Phone: (202)537-4000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 45 | Est. Occupancy: 74% (~12 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

FOREST HILLS OF DC

4901 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

Phone: (202)966-7623

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 55 | Est. Occupancy: 90% (~5 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK

3050 MILITARY ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

Phone: (202)363-8310

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 34 | Est. Occupancy: 87% (~5 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

KNOLLWOOD HSC

6200 OREGON AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

Phone: (202)541-0150

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 69 | Est. Occupancy: 57% (~30 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 4/5 Stars
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Above Average Quality

District of Columbia's average rating of 3.5 ⭐ exceeds the national average of 3.3 stars.

📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

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The Truth About Star Ratings

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Understanding Staffing Levels

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