District of Columbia: CMS Rating Breakdown
The District of Columbia is home to 17 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These facilities carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.53 out of 5. By ownership type, the breakdown consists of 7 for-profit facilities and 10 nonprofit facilities, with no government-operated homes in the district.
The Five-Star rating system provides a broad indicator of facility performance but has documented limitations. The state average should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of individual facilities or their quality. These ratings are relative measures rather than absolute standards, and they do not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
When making decisions about nursing home care, interested parties should consult the individual facility pages and review each facility's live profile on the CMS Care Compare tool for current, detailed information specific to that home.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 7 |
| Non Profit | 10 |
| Government | 0 |
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.