Best-Rated Nursing Homes in District of Columbia (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in District of Columbia, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Jeanne Jugan Residence
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 29 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 50 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Forest Hills of Dc
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 29 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Sibley Mem Hosp RenaissanceInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 29 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,827 in the last three years.
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Knollwood Hsc
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 35 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 38 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $47,684 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 00 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $48,887 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 02 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 23 min a day with each resident (District of Columbia average 4 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $97,426 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Ingleside at Rock Creek
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $39,419 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in District of Columbia
About nursing homes in District of Columbia
What is the best-rated nursing home in District of Columbia?
By Medicare’s ratings, Jeanne Jugan Residence ranks first in District of Columbia, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in District of Columbia?
14 homes in District of Columbia qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in District of Columbia, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data