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.
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
LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
FOREST HILLS OF DC
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
KNOLLWOOD HSC
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
BRIDGEPOINT SUBACUTE AND REHAB CAPITOL HILL
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
BRIDGEPOINT SUB-ACUTE & REHAB NATIONAL HARBORSIDE
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
DEANWOOD REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
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.