What assisted living is called in District of Columbia, what it costs, how Medicaid can help, how to check a community’s license and inspections, and who to call if something goes wrong. Every fact links to the official source.
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Medicare does not pay for assisted living. Families pay from savings and income, long-term care insurance, or benefits such as VA Aid and Attendance (estimate it). Who actually pays for long-term care.
Medicaid. DC Health's September 2026 directory marks 6 of the 23 listed residences as "EPD Waiver." The directory does not explain the waiver, so ask each residence, and DC's Medicaid agency can confirm what it covers. Program: EPD Waiver.2 Medicaid does not pay rent or meals in assisted living in any state, and not every community accepts it, so ask each one.
Look up a license. DC Health posts a PDF directory of assisted living residences with each one's address, ward, administrator, phone, and licensed bed count. It also marks some residences with "EPD Waiver." Search District of Columbia’s records.2
Always visit in person, at a mealtime or in the evening if you can. Bring the tour scorecard and the 8 tour questions.
Complaints about care or conditions. DC Health takes complaints about licensed health care facilities through an online form linked from this page. The page also lists a contact phone with office hours of 8:15am to 4:45pm. Call (877) 672-2174 or file online.3
Abuse, neglect or exploitation. Call (202) 541-3950. How to report.4 If someone is in danger, call 911.
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DC Health's September 2026 directory marks 6 of the 23 listed residences as "EPD Waiver." The directory does not explain the waiver, so ask each residence, and DC's Medicaid agency can confirm what it covers. Medicaid does not pay rent or meals in assisted living.
DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration, Community Residence Facilities Branch.
DC Health takes complaints about licensed health care facilities through an online form linked from this page. The page also lists a contact phone with office hours of 8:15am to 4:45pm. Phone: (877) 672-2174.
DC Health posts a PDF directory of assisted living residences with each one's address, ward, administrator, phone, and licensed bed count. It also marks some residences with "EPD Waiver."
Facts checked against these official sources on September 28, 2026. Rules and programs change; confirm with the agency before making a decision. General information, not legal or financial advice.
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