District of Columbia: CMS Rating Breakdown
The District of Columbia is home to 17 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. These facilities carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.53 out of 5. By ownership structure, the distribution includes 7 for-profit facilities and 10 nonprofit facilities, with no government-operated homes in the district.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance but has documented limitations. The state average rating should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality. Prospective residents, families, and caregivers evaluating specific nursing homes should rely on per-facility pages and each facility's live Care Compare profile on the CMS website when making decisions about care. The Five-Star system is not a substitute for medical, financial, or legal advice, and independent research and consultation with qualified professionals remain essential when selecting a long-term care facility.
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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