Lowest-Rated Nursing Homes in District of Columbia
Facilities in District of Columbia with the lowest NursingHomeGrade Scores. A low score does not guarantee poor care in all areas — but families should review inspection records, staffing levels, and deficiency details carefully before choosing.
⚠ A low score indicates significant concerns in one or more areas: staffing, inspection violations, or quality measures. Visit each facility page for the full deficiency record and comparison data.
Rankings
| # | Facility | Location | Grade | Score | RN Hours | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE HSC PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY | WASHINGTON, DC | F | 0 | N/A | 5 |
| 2 | ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR | WASHINGTON, DC | F | 20 | 1.24 | 37 |
| 3 | INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK | WASHINGTON, DC | F | 20 | N/A | 15 |
| 4 | BRIDGEPOINT SUBACUTE AND REHAB CAPITOL HILL | WASHINGTON, DC | F | 21 | 2.09 | 38 |
| 5 | Harborside Health & Rehabilitation | WASHINGTON, DC | F | 29 | 2.21 | 38 |
| 6 | CAPITOL CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | F | 32 | 0.99 | 63 |
| 7 | WASHINGTON CTR FOR AGING SVCS | WASHINGTON, DC | D | 37 | 1.08 | 23 |
| 8 | STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME | WASHINGTON, DC | D | 39 | 1.40 | 23 |
| 9 | DEANWOOD REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | D | 41 | 0.89 | 53 |
| 10 | INSPIRE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | C | 56 | 1.01 | 32 |
| 11 | UNIQUE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | C | 58 | 0.96 | 18 |
| 12 | SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | C | 64 | 1.06 | 14 |
| 13 | SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | B | 67 | 4.41 | 12 |
| 14 | KNOLLWOOD HSC | WASHINGTON, DC | B | 67 | 1.40 | 15 |
| 15 | FOREST HILLS OF DC | WASHINGTON, DC | B | 77 | 1.57 | 11 |
| 16 | JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE | WASHINGTON, DC | A | 93 | 1.61 | 5 |
| 17 | LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME | WASHINGTON, DC | A | 94 | 1.33 | 4 |
Methodology
Rankings are determined by NursingHomeGrade Score, a 0–100 composite that weights RN staffing compliance (35%), health inspection deficiencies (30%), CMS quality ratings (20%), and staffing consistency (15%). Data is sourced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog and updated regularly.