2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in District of Columbia

Top 17 nursing homes in District of Columbia ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

17 total facilities3.4 avg rating

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
A

JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
A

FOREST HILLS OF DC

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS55 bedsNon profit - Other
#4
B

KNOLLWOOD HSC

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 85.5/1004/5 CMS69 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#5
B

SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 83/1005/5 CMS45 bedsNon profit - Other
#6
B

SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 82.5/1004/5 CMS183 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#7
C

INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 79.8/1005/5 CMS34 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
C

ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 75.3/1003/5 CMS252 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#9
C

INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 75.3/1003/5 CMS180 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#10
C

THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 73.5/1003/5 CMS16 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#11
C

WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 72.5/1004/5 CMS259 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
C

STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 71/1002/5 CMS164 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#13
D

BRIDGEPOINT SUBACUTE AND REHAB CAPITOL HILL

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 69.8/1003/5 CMS117 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#14
D

BRIDGEPOINT SUB-ACUTE & REHAB NATIONAL HARBORSIDE

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 67.5/1002/5 CMS125 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#15
D

UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 65.3/1002/5 CMS230 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#16
D

CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 62.3/1002/5 CMS360 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#17
F

DEANWOOD REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Score: 55.3/1001/5 CMS296 bedsFor profit - Corporation

About Nursing Homes in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in District of Columbia is 3.4 out of 5 stars.

The rankings above show the top 17 nursing homes in District of Columbia by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in District of Columbia?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME in WASHINGTON is the highest-rated nursing home in District of Columbia with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in District of Columbia?

There are 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in District of Columbia. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in District of Columbia?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in District of Columbia?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in District of Columbia is 3.4 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.