Washington Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Washington for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,500/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

The District of Columbia, better known as Washington DC, is a 68.3-square mile city that is managed at a federal level. Our nation’s capital is responsible for the governing of America, and around 15 million tourists visit each year to experience its many museums and memorials.

A large number of seniors enjoy assisted living in Washington DC. The city is easily navigable and offers an excellent public transportation system. There are plenty of open parks, and 35% of the city is covered by an urban tree canopy. The DC area enjoys a mild overall climate with only the occasional heavy snowfall in the winter time.

Licensing of Assisted Living in Washington DC

In the District of Columbia, there are several types of facilities that provide care services for adults. Facilities that specifically provide housing and assisted living services, such as bathing, grooming or supervision, for adults 60 years or older are called assisted living residences.

• An Assisted Living Residence is an entity that combines housing, health and personalized assistance in the form of a service place for individuals who are unrelated to the entity’s owner or operator as per DC ST § 44-102-.01.
• The words “hospital,” “nursing,” rehabilitative” or “hospice” should not be used in the facility’s name as per DC ST § 44-103.07.

To learn more on how assisted living residences are licensed in Washington DC, please visit our Washington DC Licensing Summary.

Cost of Assisted Living in Washington DC

The Washington DC law states that “quality, affordable assisted living residence care should be accessible to all individuals residing in the District regardless of income.” To this effect, assisted living in Washington DC ranks among the top 20 most affordable areas in the nation.

The median monthly cost of assisted living in the District of Columbiais $2,500 per month or $30,000 annually for a private, one-bedroom apartment,* and must be paid privately by the resident or the resident’s family.

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*Genworth Financial 2012 Cost of Care Survey.

Written by senior housing writer Josh Talbot.