Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States, and it’s situated on the banks of the Potomac River. The city has a population of about 705,000, and about 12% of residents are aged 65 or older. It has a humid, subtropical climate with hot summers. However, the cold winters are perfect for seniors who enjoy snowy weather. Seniors in Washington have access to the Inova Fairfax Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, which are both ranked in one specialty by US News.
Nursing homes are best-suited to seniors who require a high level of care and medical assistance due to frailty, an illness or a long-term disability. The type of care provided in a nursing home results in a higher cost. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly rate for nursing home care in Washington is $11,726 for a semiprivate room and $13,059 for a private room. Family members may want to look into other care options such as home care or assisted living for their loved ones.
This guide looks at the cost of nursing home care and other care options in Washington, D.C.
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5425 Western Ave NW, Washington, MD, 20015
5.0
(2 reviews)
"People really seem to love this place and after a visit I saw why. The staff was dedicated and caring. Many of them work long hours to insure that the residents recieve quality care. The location is ideal in Upper NW , on the cusp of Bethesda/ Chevy ..."
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1330 Massachesutts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
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4200 HAREWOOD ROAD NE, Washington, DC, 20017
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 loudl..."
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1818 NEWTON ST. NW, Washington, DC, 20010
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 hav..."
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4901 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington, DC, 20082
3.7
(6 reviews)
"This letter is being sent to all of you with my most heart felt thanks for your wonderful, daily services, from July 10th thru Oct 18th 2014. I came to you with a broken spirit, not quite sure if I was ever going to walk again.Your staff left me wit..."
READ MORE3720 Upton Street NW, Washington, DC, 20016
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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. ..."
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1310 Southern Avenue, Se, Washington, DC, 20032
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was at United Medical Nursing; it was nice, and I chose it again. The facility is real clean; the other nursing home she was in when you go in the smell just knocked you down, this one had no smell. They clean her up and have her dressed wh..."
READ MORE6200 OREGON AVE NW, Washington, DC, 20015
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 fa..."
READ MORE5255 LOUGHBORO ROAD NW, Washington, DC, 20016
4.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility, in northwest DC, is part of Sibley Hospital, but it has its own nursing home. It's on the edge of the city, with a wooded area all around. But its location near the crowded area of Georgetown means it can be hectic to get through; that..."
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1380 SOUTHERN AVE SE, Washington, DC, 20032
3.7
(3 reviews)
"My aunt is in Carolyn Boone Lewis Heath Care Center for a couple of months now for her therapy and I am very pleased with the facility. It is clean. My aunt likes the food and she eats all of it. The nurses and the staff are very informative. If you ..."
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5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20019
2.0
(14 reviews)
"I'm in Deanwood Rehab and Wellness Center for rehab. It's been good. Everybody's very nice. I have two to three therapists, and they do exercises and different things with me every day. The food is alright, but sometimes it's not here before it gets ..."
READ MORE2131 O STREET NW, Washington, DC, 20037
3.0
(2 reviews)
"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 wer..."
READ MORE2601 18TH STREET NE, Washington, DC, 20018
"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 h..."
READ MORE725 Buchanan St., NE, Washington, DC, 20017
2.4
(8 reviews)
"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. ..."
READ MORE2425 25TH STREET SE, Washington, DC, 20020
2.5
(6 reviews)
"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 fa..."
READ MORE4601 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SW, Washington, DC, 20032
2.5
(2 reviews)
"This facility is a hospital, rehab and nursing home that is part of the Specialty Hospital Center. The location, although convenient and close to the highway, is not good; it's a high crime area, although the facility does a good job with security, w..."
READ MORE901 FIRST STREET NW, Washington, DC, 20001
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I am a nursing student. I had the opportunity to visit this facility last year in 2011. For starters, the place smelled of stale urine upon entering the facility. You are greeted by security with the assumption that you owe them money. There was ..."
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900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA, 22203
4.0
(19 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, The Jefferson takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent ye..."
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3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA, 22041
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Where a creative, metropolitan lifestyle inspires an ideal retirement! Live among friendly, active neighbors who delight in cultural int..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in Washington, D.C., is $11,726 for a semiprivate room and $13,059 for a private room.
Nursing home care in a semiprivate room is significantly more per month on average in Washington, D.C., than in the average American city, with a cost difference of about $4,000 between Washington, D.C. and the national average of $7,756.Â
However, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is similar in the neighboring cities of Baltimore, Maryland ($11,984), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($11,285) and New York, New York ($11,771). The average monthly cost of care is lower in nearby Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at $9,125.Â
Washington, D.C.
$11,726
The United States
$7,756
Baltimore, MD
$11,984
Philadelphia, PA
$11,285
New York, NY
$11,771
Pittsburgh, PA
$9,125
Seniors and their family members may be interested in looking at other care options besides nursing home care. The cheapest senior care option is adult day care, at an average of $1,744 per month. Assisted living is a popular choice for those who don’t need medical care around the clock, at an average cost of $6,000 per month. Homemaker services and home health aide services cost a monthly average of $4,601 and $4,767, respectively. The most expensive option is nursing home care, at an average monthly cost of $11,726 for a semiprivate room and $13,059 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,744
Assisted living
$6,000
Home care
$4,601
Home health care
$4,767
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,726
Nursing home (private room)
$13,059
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
A number of free resources in Washington, D.C., may be of interest to seniors in the area and assist them in safely remaining in their homes for a longer period of time.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| SOME | (202) 797-8806 | So Others Might Eat is a charity organization in Washington. It runs volunteer programs to help maintain the well-being of seniors and help them safely live in their homes for as long as possible. The organization runs a senior center where seniors can participate in many activities, including fitness classes, community trips and health seminars. Lunch is provided each day for those partaking in activities. The homebound senior program provides active case management and includes regular needs assessments, accompaniment to medical appointments and weekly calls. |
| IONA | (202) 895-9448 | IONA is a nonprofit that aims to assist seniors to live well and age well. It provides a number of community services, including adult day health services, care management and nutrition programs. Additionally, it offers a wellness program at a St.Albans senior center, which includes fitness classes and healthy eating seminars. |
| D.C. Gov | (202) 724-5626 | The D.C Department of Aging has a range of services to help seniors in the city, including a nutrition program, transportation, home safety adaptations and adult protective services. It operates a number of senior centers around the city where seniors can enjoy a free hot meal each day and take part in many activities such as fitness classes, technology classes, field trips and health care lectures. All services provided by the agency are free. The nutrition program delivers free meals to homebound seniors throughout the city who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. |
Nursing Homes
Mark
3
Review of Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Cente
I'm at Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center for rehab. Some of the nurses are very nice and responsive for the most part. Management is a whole different story, and the food is not the best....
Nursing Homes
Randy Watts
5
Review of Rock Creek Manor Nursing Center
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...
Nursing Homes
bettyeyes
1
Review of Ascension Living Carroll Manor
Very weak physical therapy unit. JUST USELESS! Better to have physical therapy done at home. Also, mother would be left soiled for hours because they did not have enough help to change her. ...
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