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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2024

Nursing Home in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC has 18 licensed nursing homes providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $14,916/mo. That's roughly in line with the District of Columbia state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Washington

$14,916/mo

Typical range $13,267 – $17,327

Washington $14,916 National median $11,029

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What senior care costs in Washington

Washington figures as of 2024. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for nursing homes in Washington versus District of Columbia and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2024)
Nursing HomesWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaNational
25th percentile$13,267/mo$14,239/mo$10,528/mo
Median$14,916/mo$14,916/mo$11,029/mo
75th percentile$17,327/mo$17,327/mo$12,447/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $6,996 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Washington's implied rate of about $37 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,180
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,996
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$26,712

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Washington, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day and family caregiving are often part of the path under $2,500/mo in Washington. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Washington lists 163 such properties in our directory. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $6,996). Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Or near-full-time home care around the $6,996/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Washington run about $14,916/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed nursing homes provider: 18

A note on counting: we show 18 licensed nursing homes providers listed for Washington proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

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Washington has an estimated population of 681,294. About 87,159 residents (13%) are age 65 or older. Washington is located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The median household income is $109,870. Our directory currently lists 18 licensed nursing homes providers in Washington. Estimated median cost in Washington is $14,916 per month, compared with $14,916 per month statewide in District of Columbia.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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  • DC Department of Aging and Community Living202-724-5626dacl.dc.gov

    District AAA / aging agency Information & Referral. Contact from DACL home page.

    State aging agency
  • District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

    State LTC Ombudsman
  • District of Columbia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • DC Department on Disability Servicesdds.dc.gov

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • Washington VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Washington.

    VA open data
  • Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program
  • Veterans options in Washington

    1 licensed VA Community Living Center / State Veterans Home, sourced from VA Access to Care.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →
    VA open data

Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

How many nursing homes providers are listed in Washington, DC?

We currently list 18 licensed nursing homes providers in Washington, DC.

Is nursing homes in Washington more expensive than the rest of District of Columbia?

Washington's median nursing homes cost is about the same as the District of Columbia state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in Washington, DC costs $14,916/month (median).

Nursing Homes in Washington: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers · ElderCareCosts