Jeanne Jugan Residence
4200 Harewood Road NE, ZIP 20017
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 40 beds
- Nonprofit
Washington, DC · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Washington, DC
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Washington?
CMS Care Compare lists 7 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Washington, DC, out of 17 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 4 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 7
- All homes in Washington
- 17
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 7
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 45 stars overall
- 44+ stars for inspections
- 74+ stars for staffing
- 4No fines or payment denials
- 6Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 5Nonprofit
Every Matching Home in Washington, With Map
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Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome
5425 Western Ave NW, ZIP 20015
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 60 beds
- Nonprofit
Forest Hills of DC
4901 Connecticut Avenue, NW, ZIP 20008
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 55 beds
- Nonprofit
Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance
5255 Loughboro Road NW, ZIP 20016
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
- 45 beds
- Nonprofit
Knollwood Hsc
6200 Oregon Ave NW, ZIP 20015
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 69 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC
1380 Southern Ave SE, ZIP 20032
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 183 beds
- For-profit
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC
901 First Street NW, ZIP 20001
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 230 beds
- For-profit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Washington, or highest-rated nursing homes across District of Columbia. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Washington: nonprofit nursing homes in Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Washington?
7 of the 17 CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington, DC meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Washington Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Jeanne Jugan Residence (5 stars), Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome (5 stars) and Forest Hills of DC (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Washington?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. District of Columbia's Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.