Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs
2601 18TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20018
Washington, District of Columbia · CMS verdict
Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the District of Columbia state average of 3.5, reflecting above-average quality on the federal five-star scale.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs in Washington, District of Columbia holds a CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 60 of 100 (grade D). The 259-bed facility. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index
A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 60 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 60.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Data insights
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs's overall quality rating at 4 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (5/5), and quality measures (5/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this facility operates 259 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 203 residents - an occupancy rate of about 78%. The facility is classified under non profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 78% occupancy, this facility has meaningful open capacity relative to its certified bed count.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (59 total). CMS has levied 3 enforcement penalties - civil money penalties or denials of payment, during the same window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage.
How Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs compares to District of Columbia
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the District of Columbia facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = District of Columbia state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 259 |
| Residents | 203 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| County | The District |
| Penalties | 3 |
| Deficiencies | 59 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
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What is the quality rating for Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs? ▾
4 out of 5 stars is Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs's current CMS overall rating, built from a health inspection rating of 2/5, a staffing rating of 5/5, and a quality measures rating of 5/5.
What services does Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs offer? ▾
With 259 beds with approximately 203 current residents, Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs is a skilled nursing facility. It operates under non profit - corporation ownership, and CMS's inspection record shows 59 deficiencies and 3 penalties.
Does Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs has multiple deficiencies (59 total) and 3 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
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Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Provider ID: 095014.
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