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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Washington, District of Columbia

22 of the 39 places in Washington work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 5 residences listed with a Medicaid program in District of Columbia’s records.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 39 places in Washington.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: District of Columbia’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in District of Columbia

It is run by DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF); applications are handled by the Department of Human Services (DHS). (202) 727-5355 · Apply for Medicaid. DHS Public Benefits Call Center. For the EPD Waiver, DACL helps with the application: (202) 724-5626.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Washington?
In our directory, 22 of the 39 places in Washington, District of Columbia, work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 5 residences listed with a Medicaid program in District of Columbia’s records.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in District of Columbia?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to District of Columbia: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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