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Nursing homes and assisted living in Washington, District of Columbia

Our directory lists 39 places to live with care in Washington, District of Columbia: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 16 assisted living communities, and 6 residential care homes. 17 of the 17 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 7 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in The District County.

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See only the 22 that accept Medicaid in Washington

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Washington?
Our directory lists 39 places in Washington, District of Columbia: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 22 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Washington?
17 of the 17 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 5 residences are listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Washington?
Each place sets its own prices, which depend on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs in the United States.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Washington?
No place in Washington has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to District of Columbia: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in District of Columbia.

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