Assisted Living Residences in District of Columbia
District of Columbia Assisted Living Residences Directory
5 licensed assisted living residences across 1 cities.
The District of Columbia licenses Assisted Living Residences through DC Health. The district has a small but growing network of assisted living options serving the needs of older adults in the nation's capital.
See what care costs here, or learn how assisted living residences work.
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District of Columbia care costs at a glance
Median monthly figures for District of Columbia. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.
| Type of care | Median per month |
|---|---|
| Assisted living Monthly median, one resident | $7,978 |
| In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week | Not published |
| Nursing home Semi-private room | Not published |
Home care and nursing facility medians are not published for DC; assisted living figure is from A Place for Mom rather than the CareScout survey, which covers the 50 states only.
Source: A Place for Mom proprietary cost data, 2026.
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What small care homes are called in District of Columbia
- Licensing term
- assisted living residence (ALR)
- Size and capacity
- Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
- Licensed and inspected by
- DC Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration
Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay in District of Columbia?
The EPD waiver covers community services and can help pay for care in some assisted living residences.
How Medicaid covers residential care →Common questions about assisted living residences in District of Columbia
- How many assisted living residences are there in District of Columbia?
- Our District of Columbia directory lists 5 licensed assisted living residences across 1 cities.
- What is an assisted living residence in District of Columbia?
- "Assisted Living Residence" is the District of Columbia licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
- How much does assisted living cost in District of Columbia?
- The median assisted living rate in District of Columbia is $7,978 a month, according to the A Place for Mom proprietary cost data, 2026. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
- Who licenses assisted living residences in District of Columbia?
- DC Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration licenses and inspects every assisted living residence in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
- Does Medicaid pay for assisted living residences in District of Columbia?
- The EPD waiver covers community services and can help pay for care in some assisted living residences. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.