Best Nursing Homes in District of Columbia
Compare 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in District of Columbia by CMS five-star quality rating.
Nursing Homes in District of Columbia — by the numbers
17facilities
3.5★average rating
10rated 4-5 stars
59%are 4-5 stars
Star-rating distribution — District of Columbia
About 13.0% of District of Columbia's population is aged 65 or older (90,959 residents), which shapes demand for nursing homes. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Highest-rated in District of Columbia
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Ingleside At Rock Creek
Washington, DC
5Much above average
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Jeanne Jugan Residence
Washington, DC
5Much above average
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Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome
Washington, DC
5Much above average
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Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance
Washington, DC
5Much above average
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Ascension Living Carroll Manor
Washington, DC
4Above average
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Forest Hills Of Dc
Washington, DC
4Above average
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Knollwood Hsc
Washington, DC
4Above average
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Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC
Washington, DC
4Above average
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The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility
Washington, DC
4Above average
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Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs
Washington, DC
4Above average
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Inspire Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC
Washington, DC
3Average
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Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
Washington, DC
3Average
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How are these ratings calculated?
The CMS five-star quality rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read our plain-language explainer for nursing homes to understand exactly what each star means — and what it does not.
Data as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.