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District Of Columbia County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 356 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in District Of Columbia County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in District Of Columbia County is about $6,731, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 8752 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Prathertown, Dawsonville and Neelsville.

 

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Photo of Brookdale Lake Ridge
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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I really liked Brookdale. And I think my sister did too. I've recommended Brookdale to several folks. They did have an issue with her sink and she could not use it for a month. Her room was a decent size and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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99 Photos available
8.3
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28 reviews
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The staff is very personable - my mom really loves it there and adjusted much quicker than expected. The room size is very comfortable. The food is iffy - some days she loves it, some days she won't eat it....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Charter Senior Living of Bowie, our beautiful, home-like setting, conveniently located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington D.C., with easy access from major freeways and nestled in front of a golf course, you find private studio suites, single floor living areas, beautiful...
Photo of Sunrise of Alexandria
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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They were wonderful. Best run place. Clean, caring, awareness of needs of each person. Not just those in charge but everyone working there. Our sadness was that [Name Removed] mom didn't live longer to enjoy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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99 Photos available
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I especially love the assistants who do the activities with my parents especially [name removed]. The nurses are very welcoming on memory care floor and they take your concerns seriously and are very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White...
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Photo of Sunrise Braddock Glen
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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Braddock Glen is outstanding in every way and my mother (resident) and I could not be more pleased with the staff, management and facility. The residents are happy and friendly. The staff is on top of every...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Braddock Glen in Fairfax, Virginia is a warm and friendly low-cost assisted living community where every resident receives personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, community setting from long-tenured team members. We are...
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My mom has a deluxe (extended) studio, and the room size is excellent. It's one large space that's thoughtfully divided into two distinct living areas, making it feel much more like home. There are plenty...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
English Meadows Manassas Campus harmonizes home, care, and comfort all in our inviting and warm campus setting. This isn’t just a place that’s easy on the eyes. It’s a place to experience life.
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We have been very happy with The Preston and the care my father has received since moving there. The facility is superb, his studio apartment is just the right amount of space for him, and the community is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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The staff is very friendly and patient. The location is great. [name removed] says he does not like the food but he always cleans his plate.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community and Fredericksburg's premier Assisted Living residence! In our beautiful, home-like setting, located less than two miles from Olde Towne, Mary Washington Hospital and Interstate 95, you will find 24-hour nursing, respectful caregivers,...
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We are very pleased with Spring Arbor. My mom has a one bedroom. The rooms are large enough for almost all her furniture. This has made it really feel like home. The bathroom is very large as well. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Tall Oaks Assisted Living
99 Photos available
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We chose Tall Oaks in the midst of a dementia crisis. They were able to help us in a pinch. The care is a good value. They do not have enough staff for "extras" such as delivering his mail to his room (he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has served families in Northern Virginia for over 35 years!Residents at Tall Oaks enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, highlighted by delicious, chef-prepared meals, exciting activities, local outings, and a wide array of beautiful apartment styles. Giving back is...
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Photo of Sunrise of Bluemont Park
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Knowing which staff member has which responsibility such as prescription changes and orders and nursing care agenda Things happen faster if you speak to the person directly rather than second hand thru the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...
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Photo of Sunrise at Countryside
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55 Floor plans available
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Well they seem very resident centered but they don't seem to have a very good management system in place. They seem to be kind of disorganized and that can be a little frustrating. If you have the patience...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Malta House
22 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.0
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All categories get a 5 except for #6 food. That would be 3-4 based on what my cousin has said about it. Overall, Malta House has been an excellent choice for her. This is a small community and the staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Kensington Bethesda
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover refined senior living at The Kensington Bethesda, where every detail exudes sophistication and charm. From the moment you step through our doors, you’re greeted by elegant architecture and meticulous interior design, and a legacy of excellence in care. Privately owned and operated, The...
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Photo of The Kensington of Falls Church
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Kensington, our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own is at the heart of what we do. Our community is an assisted living and memory care residence open to Northern Virginia in the heart of beautiful Falls Church. It is the realization of a vision of passionate leaders...
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Photo of Pinnacle North Bethesda
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I looked at a lot of facilities multiple times. Most had lovely common areas and property but the apartments were small and some outdated. The apartments at the Pinnacle are spacious and well-appointed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Sunrise of Mt Vernon
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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First, I don't think most people appreciate how difficult working with memory care residents is. The staff are amazingly patient and caring. However, the memory care unit at Sunrise Mt Vernon has been under...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Landow Cohen-Rosen House
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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We love it. This is the 4th place my Mom has been to and it's the best!! The facility is clean and doesn't smell of urine, etc. The staff is warm, friendly, readily available and responsive. The activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars....
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Photo of Spring Hills Mount Vernon
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Staff is caring and kind to residents and family members. New activity director is amazing. Facilities are very comfortable, clean, and welcoming.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
Photo of Brightview Great Falls
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harmony at Laurel is a beautiful senior living community where comfort, connection, and happiness come together. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods, our community is thoughtfully designed to support every stage of life.
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I would want families to know when looking at Alfred House 1 that it is a place where residents will feel at home where they get loving care. It is a very homey atmosphere. This is a smaller community so the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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The intake process was a little unorganized but overall the care experience & communication has been exceptional. Yes I would recommend highly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We believe that everyone deserves days filled with joy and purpose.That’s why for more than 20 years, The Gardens has been a family-owned assisted living community that’s also a leader in innovative personalized care programs. Our interdisciplinary team provides a safe and loving environment...
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You are able to get to know the staff due to the low ratio. I would recommend. Just inform them that they are not equipped to handle dementia clients for long.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The choice to commit to an assisted living facility for a loved one’s care can be a verystressful decision. This decision is more difficult during a pandemic such as COVID-19.Evermore Senior Living provides an upscalequality lifestyle in the comfort of a singlestory home. As a Residential...
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Cost of nursing homes in District Of Columbia County, DC

The average cost of senior living in District Of Columbia County is $6,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, DC with an average of $5,926 per month.

Nursing homes costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. nearby counties

District Of Columbia County, DC
$6,731/mo
$5,926/mo

Nursing homes costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. state and national averages

District Of Columbia County, DC
$6,731/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

Nursing homes costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. other senior living options

$11,090/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,731/mo

Nursing homes costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,384/mo
Private
$7,007/mo

Senior living costs in District Of Columbia County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: District Of Columbia County, DC
Column state: District Of Columbia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDistrict Of Columbia County, DCDistrict Of ColumbiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,731/mo$6,379/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$8,839/mo$8,157/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$11,090/mo$10,072/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,680/mo$4,342/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
District Of Columbia County, DC:$6,731/mo
District Of Columbia:$6,379/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
District Of Columbia County, DC:$8,839/mo
District Of Columbia:$8,157/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
District Of Columbia County, DC:$11,090/mo
District Of Columbia:$10,072/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
District Of Columbia County, DC:$4,680/mo
District Of Columbia:$4,342/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in District Of Columbia County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in District Of Columbia County, DC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in District Of Columbia County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 2 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
District Of Columbia County, DC$7,085/mo$7,481/mo-5.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
District Of Columbia County, DC
2024 average cost:$7,085/mo
2023 average cost:$7,481/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in District Of Columbia County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in District Of Columbia County

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD

5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.

Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

District Of Columbia County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in District Of Columbia County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in District Of Columbia County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in District Of Columbia County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in District Of Columbia County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.6%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.7%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in District Of Columbia County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of District Of Columbia County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in District Of Columbia County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of District Of Columbia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in District Of Columbia County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of District Of Columbia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in District Of Columbia County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in District Of Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meridian at Chevy Chase, The Residences at Thomas Circle and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. See full list of communities.
There are 356 nursing homes facilities near District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. See the full list.
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