Washington, DC · Assisted Living Residence
Assisted Living Inspection Lookup in Washington, DC
Verify license status and inspection records for 72 nearby communities before you tour. Regulated by DC Department of Health — Health Regulation and Licensing Administration.
How to search in Washington
- On the District of Columbia portal, search "Washington" or ZIP 20001
- The Washington metro has approximately 72 licensed communities — compare at least 3
- Filter or search near Georgetown if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Capitol Hill if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Bethesda if proximity to family matters
- Search HRLA facility list by name
- Review inspection and complaint history
Popular areas to search near
- Georgetown
- Capitol Hill
- Bethesda
- Arlington border
- Alexandria border
- • Facility won't provide recent state survey or inspection results
- • High administrator or director turnover (ask how long current director has been there)
- • Staff unable to answer basic questions about dementia care or medication policies
- • Strong chemical odor, unclean common areas, or residents appearing unattended during tour
- • Pressure to sign contract before touring or before care assessment
FAQs — Washington
How do I look up assisted living inspections in Washington, DC?▾
Use the DC Department of Health — Health Regulation and Licensing Administration official portal. Search by "Washington" or ZIP code 20001, then review survey citations, complaint investigations, and current license status for each community you're considering.
How many assisted living facilities are in Washington?▾
The Washington metro area has approximately 72 licensed Assisted Living Residence communities. Always verify the specific facility's license and latest survey — counts change as facilities open and close.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Washington?▾
Some DC Medicaid waiver programs may cover care services (not always room and board) in participating facilities. Use our free District of Columbia Medicaid checker for a preliminary screening.