These are the top 17 highest-rated nursing homes in District of Columbia according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 3.4/5. 4 of these 17 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome | Washington | $0 | |
| 2 | Jeanne Jugan Residence | Washington | $0 | |
| 3 | Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance | Washington | $8,827 | |
| 4 | Ingleside at Rock Creek | Washington | $39,419 | |
| 5 | Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | $47,684 | |
| 6 | Knollwood Hsc | Washington | $0 | |
| 7 | Ascension Living Carroll Manor | Washington | $37,201 | |
| 8 | Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | $48,887 | |
| 9 | Forest Hills of DC | Washington | $9,311 | |
| 10 | The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility | Washington | $0 | |
| 11 | Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home | Washington | $97,426 | |
| 12 | Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | $11,921 | |
| 13 | Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs | Washington | $214,785 | |
| 14 | Harborside Health & Rehabilitation | Washington | $236,002 | |
| 15 | Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Washington | $106,947 | |
| 16 | Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill | Washington | $95,118 | |
| 17 | Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center | Washington | $384,200 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.