These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in District of Columbia based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 17 facilities have been fined a total of $1,337,728. 2 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center | Washington | $384,200 | |
| 2 | Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Washington | $106,947 | |
| 3 | Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill | Washington | $95,118 | |
| 4 | Harborside Health & Rehabilitation | Washington | $236,002 | |
| 5 | Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs | Washington | $214,785 | |
| 6 | Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home | Washington | $97,426 | |
| 7 | Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | $11,921 | |
| 8 | Forest Hills of DC | Washington | $9,311 | |
| 9 | The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility | Washington | $0 | |
| 10 | Ascension Living Carroll Manor | Washington | $37,201 | |
| 11 | Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | $48,887 | |
| 12 | Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | $47,684 | |
| 13 | Knollwood Hsc | Washington | $0 | |
| 14 | Ingleside at Rock Creek | Washington | $39,419 | |
| 15 | Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance | Washington | $8,827 | |
| 16 | Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome | Washington | $0 | |
| 17 | Jeanne Jugan Residence | Washington | $0 |
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.