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Top 78 Nursing Homes near Washington, DC

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Washington nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Washington, DC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Washington or another care type is right for you. Browse 78 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Washington.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Alexandria, Rockville or Mount Rainier.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 3/30/23
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Morningside House of Laurel
5.0

The community is good, when I toured I was very happy with what I saw. The staff is friendly and introduced themselves to you as well as what they did in the facility and that made me feel at home. The security is good as you have to be buzzed in to get access to the memory care unit.

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 visitation zones (following CDC guidelines). The staff is working under challenging circumstances and they continue to be kind, patient and deliver high quality care. We are so very grateful my sister can live in such a great facility.

Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD
2.9

Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Vitality Living Arlington

3821 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.0(71 reviews)

We picked this community, because I liked the looks of the facility and I liked the sales person. They are doing everything very well.

Sunrise of Arlington VA

2000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.1(19 reviews)

The community has been personable, accommodating, and my loved one is happy here. The staff are very friendly, caring, and helpful. The communication with the staff is good, and they will respond to emails...

Sunrise of Silver Spring

11621 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.4(42 reviews)

It's wonderful, totally unlike anything I imagined. I'd like to live there. I saw a number of gentle fitness classes are available. I think the day I was there was movie night, too. The people are very...

Kensington Park Senior Living

3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Kensington Park Retirement Community, our services and setting are as unique as the residents we serve. Whether you are seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's/ Memory Care, Kensington Park is designed to provide an encouraging and comprehensive continuum of services. ...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.5(33 reviews)

This is a great place to live. Everyone is friendly. The food is wonderful and all the staff are wonderful to work with. I've had wonderful experiences during my short stay so far. There is a full...

Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase

8100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Five Star Senior Living, founded in 2001, is a trusted name in senior care with over 200 facilities and communities in 33 states. The standards that we have set inspire us to exceed what is expected — becoming a valued member of our community, striving to surpass every standard, and keeping...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.2(24 reviews)

It's vey clean. The friendliness is outstanding. The staff tries to fix things, and they are constantly upgrading things. They try hard to accomodate people. The waiters and waitresses in the cafeteria...

Elancé at Alexandria

5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Alexandria's number-one continuing care RENTAL community!Located near Washington DC, Elancé at Alexandria offers ten (10) floor plans in both assisted and independent living in a boutique-hotel style environment. Our community provides independent living, assisted living, and...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.1(69 reviews)

We are pleased and mom is happy. The value for what we need for my mother's expectations are being met. We are sorry the rehabilitation services will be going and [name removed] left, but we are pleased with...

Fox Hill

8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.2(14 reviews)

people have been very friendly. Services are great. We go out 2-3 times a month and I enjoy off campus visits. Entertainment is so good to go off campus. I am really happy to be here. I have good friends to...

Modena Reserve at Kensington

10540 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.7(3 reviews)

The common resident areas are nicely laid out and the housekeeping staff do a good job as it presents quite well. The courtyard area in particular, with the fountain, is really lovely. Meals are very tasty...

Chevy Chase House

5420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Originally built in the 1910s, Chevy Chase House was transformed into Luxury Senior Living by Meridian. The community was invigorated after completion of a multi-million dollar renovation in 2018. An award-winning design firm incorporated all possible modern amenities while preserving the...

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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
3.9(15 reviews)

My loved one, seems to likes the food alot. There is a lot of activities provided for the residents. My loved one really likes the community, the other residents, as well administration. It's a good...

Artis Senior Living of Potomac

8301 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
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For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis of Potomac. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built interiors...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
5.0(2 reviews)

We picked this community, because it is beautiful, and give my parents a lot of digninity, and atonomy. It would be nice to have more outings off campus. Overall, they are doing well with, the general care,...

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The Residences at Thomas Circle

1330 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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More than a great place to live, The Residences at Thomas Circle is a neighborhood within a neighborhood – where seniors can live life their way.LIFE AT ITS FINEST In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and a short walk to museums and monuments, you will find seniors...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(18 reviews)

I was very pleased with the overall place. I am seriously thinking about this being my final home. It is near family members. I am happy overall with all the potential here and keeping me involved in what's...

Sunrise of Chevy Chase

2201 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.2(5 reviews)

We chose Sunrise of Chevy Chase House because it was the closest to me, it was a smaller facility, and it is all assisted living so it was not mixed with other types of care. The staff is GREAT. It is a...

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens provides personal care in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(10 reviews)

I love this facility. We're very grateful that we found this place for my mom. There have been bumps in the road, of course. But that's with anything and it was all worked out. Things are great here. The...

Sunrise of Bethesda

4925 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Sunrise of Bethesda, located northwest of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, our residents receive the highest level of care inside our community while enjoying access to some of the nation's premiere hospitals, located just minutes away.Our beautiful community offers assisted living and...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.4(8 reviews)

The communication from the community is good but you also need to let them know what your expectations are and be open to their feedback. I would recommend this community to others based on our experience.

Sunrise of Old Town Alexandria

400 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(9 reviews)

We really like the friendliness of the staff members and the activities there. They take the residents out to lunch, gardening, bringing in programs from a working dog to musical performances.

Sunrise of Bluemont Park

5900 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.8(32 reviews)

Positive: It is a friendly staff and they provide good care. They are conscientious and always there checking in. Negative: The food is not very good. Inadequate information of care during the sales...

Hillhaven Assisted Living

3210 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Hillhaven - A Legacy of Excellence!As a member of the Meridian Senior Living family, you can expect more from senior living at Hillhaven, located in Adelphi, Maryland, just outside of DC in Prince George's County. Find comfort in knowing that you or your loved one's needs will be taken...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(12 reviews)

This is a place I would go to for myself. The value, the service, and the affordability has been superb here. The price per month has been a flat rate for us, and this was a big plus over the other...

Grand Oaks

5901 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Grand Oaks is located on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital. It is close to Georgetown, Bethesda and just minutes from the Potomac River and the Virginia Suburbs. Our residents feel inspired in their spacious, light filled apartments, dine in elegance with delicious meals and remain active...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.5(23 reviews)

We are very satisfied with our experience here at Grand Oaks. The community has had us pay for outside assistance round the clock to assist my loved one with care. This makes the fees not as affordable for...

Independence Court of Hyattsville

5821 Queens Chapel Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Independence Court of Hyattsville is an elegant assisted living home that is available to residents who are looking for a peaceful place to live. This community offers its residents access to the historic city of Hyattsville, MD. Guests of the residents of this community will find that they have...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.7(28 reviews)

It is something to consider, the staff is very nice and they do very best to make it very accommodating and answer all questions in timely manner.

The Jefferson

900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.8(28 reviews)

I think the Jefferson is a very nice, very classy place. It was voted Best Over 55 Facility by Arlington Magazine. And my loved one is very happy there. The staff are great, and the meals are excellent.

Sunrise of Falls Church

330 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
3.7(27 reviews)

It's great. It's a very warm, welcoming community that feels like a family. During the pandemic, they're very careful about who comes in. They still allow visitors - they just take our temperature, have...

Sunrise of Connecticut Ave

5111 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue has been serving the Nation's Capital with quality assisted living and memory care programs since 2003. We are conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, museums and shopping. Our tenured leadership team has...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.4(13 reviews)

This facility is good. My friend is a lot happier here than where she was before. The hairdresser is wonderful! My friend has gotten her hair done several times and it always looks nice. They seem to be...

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
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primary focus is to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. To visualize Arden Courts Kensington, picture four single level houses all connected by indoor and outdoor walkways and courtyards. The houses offer a homey atmosphere that immediately make...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.6(12 reviews)

The community did well since everything was clean, my loved one, their room and no odors anywhere. Everyone seemed to be well taken care of. Disappointed that the person who I met when looking at the...

Sunrise of Alexandria

3520 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.6(32 reviews)

This facility is good for assisted living, but I wouldn't recommend memory care. It's very clean and always smells nice. The food was good quality and had a good variety. The financial structure is...

Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC

3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC 20015

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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With more than a century ofservice and sophistication, Ingleside at Rock Creek is the preferred address for Washington, D.C. retirement.There’s no setting quite like ours: 14 acres of wooded paths and flourishing gardens, bordering Rock Creek Park. In an elite Northwest Washington, D.C....

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
2.4(8 reviews)

One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the...

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Research services for seniors in Washington, District Of Columbia

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In Washington, D.C., seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In Washington, D.C., seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is well-known for its robust public transportation system, and within city limits, it’s possible to get by without driving. In some neighborhoods, you might be able to accomplish daily tasks without needing a vehicle at all. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the Metro, which consists of a rail and subway system and a bus system, both of which offer transportation throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods. The rail system runs from around 5 am to 11 pm, and the bus often continues later, with many routes in operation past midnight. Discounted fares are offered to seniors ages 65 and older. The D.C. area also has plenty of options for taxis and rideshare services.

Health care

The Washington, D.C. area is home to many world-class medical facilities. Some of the top facilities in the area include Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Senior activities

Considered one of the country’s top tourist destinations, Washington, D.C. has no shortage of exciting activities and historic sites. Popular locations such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial are always worth visiting. Another thing the city is known for is its world-famous museums — and there are plenty. Perhaps none are more celebrated than the Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum. The city is also home to several senior centers that offer a wide range of social, exercise, and educational programs. Popular area senior centers include the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center and the Hayes Senior Wellness Center.

What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes
Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

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The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Sunrise of Frederick and Paul Spring Community are the top rated nursing homes near Washington, District Of Columbia. See full list of communities.

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