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Assisted Living in Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington, DC, is home to 689,545 people according to the 2020 U.S. Census, including roughly 85,500 senior citizens. The city is popular among adults who enjoy its highly walkable layout and the price of health care in DC is 12% below the national average.

Assisted living is a residential care option for seniors who are ready to move out of their own housing but don’t need the round-the-clock medical assistance typical of a nursing home. Care in assisted living facilities includes assistance with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing and meal prep. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Washington, DC can expect to pay an average of $6,978 per month for assisted living care.

This guide to assisted living in Washington DC examines its average monthly cost and compares this to surrounding cities. You’ll also find a table highlighting some nonprofit organizations and government agencies that support seniors in the area.

13 Assisted Living communities in Washington, DC | 20 nearby communities

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1. Chevy Chase House

5420 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC, 20015

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Grand Oaks Assisted Living

5901 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington, DC, 20016

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue

5111 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC, 20008

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. The Residences at Thomas Circle

1330 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Abrams Assisted Living

1320 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC, 20012

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $100 / mo

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6. Forest Hills of DC

4901 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington, DC, 20082

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Ingleside at Rock Creek

3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, 20015

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome, Washington, MD

8. Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome

5425 Western Ave NW, Washington, MD, 20015

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Maple Heights Senior Living

5100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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Fort Lincoln Senior Citizen's Village, Washington, DC

10. Fort Lincoln Senior Citizen’s Village

3001 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC, 20018

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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Health Management Inc, Washington, DC

11. Health Management Inc

1707 L Street, Nw Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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Capitol View Home Health Care Agency, Washington, DC

12. Capitol View Home Health Care Agency

1820 Jefferson Place Nw, Washington, DC, 20036

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Green Valley Apartments, Washington, DC

13. Green Valley Apartments

2412 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC, 20018

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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20 matching communities nearby Washington

1. Vitality Living Arlington

3821 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22203

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Spring Hills Mount Vernon

3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA, 22309

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Bedford Court

3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Sunrise of Springfield

6541 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA, 22150

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Sunrise of Silver Spring

11621 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20904

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Sunrise of Alexandria

3520 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Sunrise of Arlington VA

2000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22207

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Sunrise at Bluemont Park

5920 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22205

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Brookdale Potomac

11215 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD, 20854

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Braddock Glen

4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA, 22032

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Sunrise of Hunter Mill

2863 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA, 22124

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Rembrandt Assisted Living

6669 Gouthier Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $7500 / mo

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13. The Jefferson

900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA, 22203

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Russell Residence

3608 Baskerville Dr, Bowie, MD, 20721

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $3000 / mo

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15. Sunrise of McLean

8315 Turning Leaf Lane, Mclean, VA, 22102

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Homecrest Assisted Living

2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $2500 / mo

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18. Sunrise at Mount Vernon

8033 Holland Road, Alexandria, VA, 22306

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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19. The Virginian

9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22031

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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20. Sunrise of Rockville

8 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD, 20850

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Washington

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Washington

According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the monthly cost of assisted living in Washington, DC is $6,978.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Washington, DC

The wider Washington area, defined by Genworth as including DC in addition to Virginia cities Arlington and Alexandria, has an average monthly assisted living cost of $5,948, approximately $1,000 cheaper than DC. Nationally, the average cost of assisted living is lower still at $4,500. 

$6978

Washington, D.C.

$5948

Washington Area

$4500

The United States

Assisted living prices in the states bordering DC are significantly lower. The city of Roanoke reports Virginia’s highest price at $5,925 a month, and the city of Cumberland has Maryland’s highest reported price at $5,248 a month, compared to DC’s $6,978 average. Assisted living in Maryland’s largest city, Baltimore, carries an average monthly price tag of $4,750, while in Virginia’s capital, Richmond, it costs $4,901 a month. Maryland residents of Hagerstown pay $4,630 a month, slightly more than the national average.

$6978

Washington, DC

$4750

Baltimore, MD

$4901

Richmond, VA

$4630

Hagerstown, MD

$5248

Cumberland, MD

$5925

Roanoke, VA

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in District of Columbia.

Assisted Living Resources

Resource

Contact

Service

Department of Aging and Community Living

202-541-3950

Tasked with addressing the needs of DC’s seniors, this government agency helps older adults apply for federal benefits, research their insurance options through its State Health Insurance Assistance Program, find low-cost legal services and locate curb-to-curb transportation for medical and personal appointments. 

Legal Counsel for the Elderly

202-434-2120

DC residents aged 60 and over are automatically eligible for pro bono support from this nonprofit organization’s Legal Hotline. Hotline attorneys can provide direct assistance on the phone or refer callers to programs that more directly serve their needs. The LCE also assists seniors who need help receiving government benefits such as Medicaid. Seniors may stop by any of LCE’s six area Self Help Offices for in-person support applying for public benefits, requesting records and filing small claims cases.

Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center

202-727-0338 

Offering physical, recreational and social activities such as health screenings, yoga classes, cooking seminars, book discussion clubs and the like, this senior center is completely free for DC residents aged 60 and up. You can also sign up for driver safety courses and massage therapy sessions at this location.

Senior MedExpress

202-724-5626

Operated in conjunction with the DACL, this Yellow Cab project ensures that DC-area seniors have free access to non-emergency medically related transport. The program is open to seniors 60 and up who must travel to regular checkups and treatment appointments for chronic life-threatening medical issues. Qualifying seniors can schedule same-day pickups once enrolled in the program.

University of the District of Columbia Senior Gerontology Program

202-274-6729

UDC’s suite of services for the capital’s seniors includes a Senior Tuition Program that allows non-degree-seeking adults 65 years of age and up to take classes without paying university tuition or fees. It also includes free access to instructor-led classes in its Bodywise Health and Fitness Program, a low-impact, cardio-focused exercise regimen that can help seniors increase heart health and improve muscle flexibility.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted living facilities in Washington, D.C., are licensed by the DC Department of Health. Facilities must comply with comprehensive laws and regulations that are designed to protect the welfare of residents.