Nursing Homes & Senior Care in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia has 17 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each holding an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The average overall rating across these facilities is 3.53 of 5 stars. The district's nursing homes are presented with their overall ratings, health-inspection stars, and staffing ratings to provide a comprehensive overview of facility quality at a glance.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure with documented limitations. The ratings shown reflect data from May 2026 and should not be construed as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. The Five-Star rating represents one data point among many factors that matter when selecting a nursing home. Location, the type of specialized care required, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with facility staff and clinical leadership all play important roles in the decision-making process.
Individuals and families should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making decisions based on these ratings. Care quality can change over time, and the most up-to-date information available through official CMS channels should inform any final selection.
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.
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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.