Washington, DC

Nursing Homes in Washington, DC

26 nursing homes communities in Washington, District of Columbia. Compare options, read reviews, and request pricing.

A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.

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Nursing Homes in Washington, DC

26 verified communities in Washington. Compare and request pricing for free.

How much does nursing homes cost in Washington, DC?

Average senior living cost in Washington

$6,010.00

Nursing Homes (typical US range)

$7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room)

Skilled nursing is the most expensive senior-care setting. Medicare pays for short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days) after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term stays are usually paid by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or private pay; most long-stay residents end up on Medicaid after spending down their savings.

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Choosing nursing homes in Washington

Skilled nursing fits seniors who need 24-hour licensed medical care, short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or active treatment for conditions assisted living can't safely manage. It is not the right level of care for someone who's mostly independent - that's assisted living or independent living. Many families use skilled nursing only as a final stage, or for short-term rehab.

What nursing homes typically includes

24-hour licensed nursing care (RNs and LPNs)
On-site physician services
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Wound care, IV therapy, and complex medication management
Help with all activities of daily living
Medical equipment (oxygen, ventilators, feeding tubes)
End-of-life care and hospice coordination
Short-term rehabilitation stays (post-hospital)

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Nursing Homes in Washington: common questions

How much does nursing homes cost in Washington, DC?: The average senior living cost in Washington is about $6,010.00. Nursing Homes nationally runs $7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room). Actual pricing in Washington depends on care level, apartment size, and the community, so request a quote from the communities listed above.
How many nursing homes communities are in Washington?: We list 26 nursing homes communities in Washington, DC, with more in nearby cities such as Naval Anacost Annex. Compare them above and request pricing for the ones that fit.
What's the difference between a nursing home and skilled nursing?: They're the same thing. "Skilled nursing facility" (SNF) is the technical term used in Medicare/Medicaid; "nursing home" is the everyday name. Both describe a licensed facility providing 24-hour medical care.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?: Medicare covers up to 100 days of short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay - days 1-20 are free, days 21-100 have a daily copay. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term nursing-home stays.
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Nursing Homes near Washington

Naval Anacost Annex35

Other senior care in Washington

The District of Columbia offers a compact senior-care market with strong hospital systems and proximity to Maryland and Virginia options. See all nursing homes in District of Columbia.