Nursing Home Communities in Washington, DC

"I just love this place because the staff gets so involved with the patient and they are really all about getting people back to life. We had a family member admitted here after a major surgery and he needed some pretty severe rehab to be able to walk again. Well, they work with them here every day and if they don't want to get out of bed and exercise...THEY MAKE YOU DO IT!!! Not in a harsh way or to be mean, but to help get you back to moving. I cannot say enough good things about this rehab team and how dedicated they are. "

"This is a very, very small place but it has a huge heart for their patients. I observed one of the sisters who was simply doing her chores and very busy at the time. I could also see that there was a mother and very young child visiting talking loudly someone in a patient's room, and you could hear the child telling his mom that he was hungry and wanted some crackers from a vending machine. The mom told the child several times that she did not have the money to buy them and she was sorry. Just then the sister walked into the room and surprised the kid by giving him some peanut butter and cheese crackers. I thought it was so touching to see someone be so kind to a stranger. "

"I was the legal guardian for 2 people whom I had to place at Rock Creek Manor Nursing Home. They were very helpful and attentive with both of the residents. My brother, who was psychotic was one of the two people I had placed there. The nurses were very kind to my brother and with Miss Weber. The management team were very helpful with me as the guardian. Of course, I would visit the two people I had placed there at least every other day. The facility was also clean and as the facility was a "lock down" facility I knew that my brother and Miss Weber were both safe and would not wander off."

"I have visited the Washington Center for Aging Services in the past (last year and the year before) work related meetings. It appeared to be very nice and clean. The residents that were around during the visits I made seemed to be well cared for. I have known people that placed their loved ones in the facility and have heard mixed reviews of the quality of care they were receiving. In the same month from two different families. one, according to the family, was receiving really good care; the other was ready to pull his wife from the facility. "

"Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home does not smell like old people, it does not smell like antiseptic, it does not smell like a hospital, and it does not smell like anything. The place is immaculate. It is so clean. They have a huge staff. I think they have 164 beds, and they have a staff of like 200. They have a lot of people attending to the patients. I went there at different times of the day, and every time I went, my mom was clean, happy, and healthy. They do not just leave people lying around in beds getting bedsores. I like the way they get them up and out into the day room where they can interact with other patients -- or other residents rather -- because they do not treat them like patients. They treat them like people who live there. The staff is very attentive like they are there all the time. They are very caring, and they treat the residents with respect and affection; I love that. My mother is very happy there. She’s well cared for, and I’m happy. She has dementia, so she does not do too much of the activities, but they do have games. They go on outings even. It is a very nice place. I am very comfortable leaving her there. The only thing I do not like about them is the parking situation. They have a parking lot, but it is very small. "

"We also visited Carroll Manor. It belonged to Providence Hospital. It was a great community, but it was more of a nursing home than my mother needed. The rooms were great. They were semi-private. They were two to a room. The staff was very friendly. "

Complete Care at Hyattsville, located in Hyattsville, MD, provides memory care and assisted living for seniors. The community features apartment-style living spaces, with various units that include living rooms and kitchenettes to create a comfortable, home-like environment. The community offers numerous amenities aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life. Outdoor common areas are available, and residents have the option to keep pets. Organized activities and programs are scheduled to keep residents engaged, along with social activities and events to foster a sense of community. Meals are provided, and communal dining experiences are an integral part of daily life. Additionally, WiFi/internet access is available to help residents stay connected with family and friends. Complete Care at Hyattsville also provides general transportation services to assist residents with appointments and errands. Housekeeping services are available to maintain clean and comfortable living spaces. For those interested in physical wellness, there are yoga and stretching opportunities. The community also organizes field trips and outings for residents to explore beyond the campus. Shared common areas are accessible for socializing or quiet relaxation, contributing to the overall sense of community within the facility.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories

"They have three meals a day. They have two fishing ponds located out back. They have a doctor on the premises. They have a van that take you around shopping and things. The rooms are a little small. But since they cook three meals a day they don't have kitchen facilities in the apartment. "

"My grandmother spent the last year of her life in the Alzheimer's unit of the Washington Home. The facilities are quite pristine and well cared for and despite it's large size and high number of patients it really does feel like a close community. The nurses and staff were always available to give status updates although you really have to plan your visit if you want to meet with the doctor. They have a good amount of activities for both the patients and their families. There are also a lot of volunteer opportunities. Visiting hours are fairly standard and the staff can sometimes be somewhat abrupt when the hours are over. Safety was our only main concern while she was there. Because of the unit she was on, there would frequently be other patients walking into her room and upsetting her. Not much can really be done about that I suppose but it really upset her sometimes and made her stressed out at times. "

"My experience with Forest Hills of DC was great. The lady that helped me was very personable. She gave me some good suggestions, she wasn't at all pushy about the place, and she was very forthcoming with the cost. We got to talk and I told her a lot about my dad, and she was pretty blunt. My dad is only 70 and it seemed like he would be pretty young for that place because most of her clients are in their 80s. The meals are prepared for you. When I got there, there was a guy who was doing folk singing. They have Bingo nights, card nights, and walks. She also notes that if you have any particular interest, you could bring that up to the event coordinator and the would try to get somebody to come and do a speech. They're very open to ideas about your interests and trying to put something together for the group. It just seemed dated compared to the other place I saw. I had to park off the property down on the side street because there's not much parking. The staff has to park there and that leaves very little parking for guests."

"The rooms were kept clean, bright, and spacious. The food was very good. They had a team of food specialists who were able to prepare meals for special diets. There was regular communication with the nurses concerning my relative's care. The physical therapists were the reason my aunt was able to walk again, after having been hospitalized for months with blood clots."

"My husband has been a resident for a couple of years and especially through the pandemic. Teamwork is a definite characteristic that I would use to describe our time there. It takes the whole team for success. Within the team, we have had some favorites who helped ease the stress of just going through changes and challenges without them I don't know what I would have done. I am preparing for the day when my husband returns home this year and have learned how to take good care of him from the team which includes the other residents. My husband has a new best friend their and that means a lot to me because during the pandemic I have not been able to visit much except through the glass windows or by zoom. I am able to bring special things to him from his home team me and his cat Champion. Thank you for making time their comfortable especially now with the new management. "

"Sacred Heart Home was awesome. It's an incredible facility. It's a top quality nursing home. If you have to place a parent in a nursing home, that would be the place you would pick. My mom's room was immaculately clean. The level of care was just amazing. Somebody was in the room like every 15 minutes to check on her. Her medicine was on time like to the minute. Mom was dying and she did pass away, but somebody was always there. My mom's diapers were changed immediately if there was an accident. Somebody was always checking to make sure she was clean. They would bathe her and wash her hair. It was more than I had ever anticipated. They would stay in touch with me. I live a good hour and a half away, so if she looked like she took a turn for the worst, they would call me immediately, so that I could get there in time. It was a very topnotch facility."

"My mother was a resident of Knollwood for many years. It is a "progressive living" facility with independent living, assisted living, and nursing care. I am familiar with five other facilities that my father-in-law has lived in and Knollwood is by far the best I have seen.The facility as a whole is large so has a lot of amenities that smaller facilities might not have - beautiful grounds, a guesthouse, a chapel, a small store, and a swimming pool among them. There are many activities and clubs. Knollwood was originally a home for the wives of military officers and WACs and there is still a strong military influence in the speakers, excursions, and activities. It is a pet charity for many Officers' Wives Clubs and other groups.My mother received excellent care in the nursing home section. She was always clean, never had a hint of a bedsore, and was watched carefully. The on-staff dietician supervises all residents' diets and observes their likes and dislikes as well as their need for assistance. I live 600 miles away so communication was very important. The quarterly care conference was conducted over the phone. I was called with questions and kept up-to-date on any changes in her condition.The only reason I did not give Knollwood five stars is because of staff turn-over. The aides and nursing staff is very stable but some of auxiliary staff especially the social workers turn over very quickly.I would recommend Knollwood. "