Washington, D.C.— our nation’s capital — is a small area. And as such, it is home to the fewest nursing homes in the nation, 18 (tied with Alaska.) The Census Bureau estimates that in 2015,11.5% of the 672,000 D.C. population was over 65. Nursing home space in D.C. is at a premium, a fact that seniors should keep in mind when looking at long-term skilled nursing care.
Washington D.C. seniors and their families should be aware of the cost of nursing homes in their area. Washington, D.C. has the 4th costliest nursing homes in the nation, behind Alaska, New York, and Connecticut. The average daily price of a double room is $317, or $9,642 per month. However, you’ll find many quality nursing homes in Washington, D.C.. Over half of the area’s 18 nursing homes are rated 4 stars or better (out of 5 stars.)
Here’s a snapshot of the Caregiverlist® Nursing Home Index for Washington, D.C. for November 2016
Total Number of Nursing Homes: 18
Average Single Price: $340
Average Double Price: $317
Average Rating: 3.3
Star Rating Snapshot:
5-Star: 1
4-Star: 12
3-Star: 4
2-Star: 1
1-Star: 0
You can also see Washington, D.C. nursing home costs at-a-glance with our Washington, D.C. Nursing Home Cost infographic.
Which is the Washington, D.C. nursing home with the highest overall star rating? The Washington, D.C. nursing home with the highest Caregiverlist® rating is Knollwood Military Retirement Residence, a Continuing Care Community. What began as a cost-effective retirement community for widows of Army officers, it expanded its eligibility to other female relatives of retired Army officers, not solely wives. According to its website, in 1989, eligibility for residency was extended to couples, retired male and female officers of all branches of the uniformed services and eventually the male family members of retired officers.
Senior care costs, especially those incurred by long-term nursing home stay, is something most people don’t think about until it’s too late, usually after the Medicare-paid first 100 days of post-hospital rehabilitation. A good place for families to begin anticipating future costs is by talking to a professional and coming up with a financial action plan. Caregiverlist® can provide a care plan to find senior home care agency options in Washington, D.C. and help you learn about the costs for senior care. Seniors and their family caregivers can also research nursing home costs and ratings in any state nationwide through the Caregiverlist® Nursing Home Directory, the only resource with this trademarked information.
