Assisted Living
Abrams Assisted Living Residences
1320 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012 · Map
Licensed for 54 residents
Abrams Assisted Living Residences is a state-licensed assisted living community in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed for 54 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 54 residents
Assisted Living Residence (EPD Waiver).
Nearest emergency room
3.1 miles
Medstar Washington Hospital Center, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Assisted Living Residences this community | 54 | Not published | Active | 5 surveys, 57 deficiencies | |
| Prince of Peace III | 1.1 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | No record |
| Knollwood | 1.3 mi | 45 | Not published | Active | 2 surveys, 17 deficiencies |
| Maple Heights Senior Living | 1.6 mi | 56 | Not published | Active | 4 surveys, 44 deficiencies |
| Sunrise of Chevy Chase | 1.6 mi | 196 | $6,700/mo | Active | No record |
State inspection record5 surveys, 57 deficiencies
- Last survey
- September 11, 2026
- Surveys posted
- 5
- Deficiencies cited
- 57
- Complaints investigated
- 1 (deficiency cited: 1)
Surveys
- September 11, 2026, Annual licensure survey with complaint investigation: 18 deficiencies cited
- Dignity Assisted Living Act Sec. 503.11, R282
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that each resident was free from neglect, specifically by failing to provide timely responses to call bell systems for one of the 15 residents in the sample.
- Resident Agreements Assisted Living Act Sec. 602a, R421
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that Resident Agreements were signed by the ALR and the residents or their surrogates prior to admission for seven of the 15 residents in the sample.
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604a5, R475
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) were signed by the resident, their surrogate, and a representative of the ALR for one of the 15 residents in the sample.
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604b, R481
- Staffing Standards Assisted Living Act Sec. 701d8, R595
Based on observations, interview, and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that each employee had completed a criminal background check as required, for one of the 15 employees in the sample working in the ALR (Security).
- Staffing Standards Assisted Living Act Sec. 701f, R602
Based on observations, interview, and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that the staff providing services to the residents had an annual documentation from a healthcare practitioner indicating that they were free from tuberculosis (TB) in a communicable form for five of the 15 employees reviewed (Resident Services Director, Executive Director, Health Services Director, Trained Medication Employee, and Resident Services Assistant).
- Staff Training Assisted Living Act Sec. 702c, R679
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802b, R705
- On-Site Review Assisted Living Act, R800
- Medication Storage Assisted Living Act Sec. 904b, R811
- Fire Safety Assisted Living Act Sec. 1002 1, R961
- General Building Interior Assisted Living Act Sec. 1004a, R981
- Required Policies And Procedures 22-B DCMR 10110.2a, R108
Based on observations, interview and records, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to implement its medication storage policy for storing medications for the residents residing in the facility.
- Staffing Standards 22-B DCMR 10116.15d, R279
Based on observations, interview, and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that each employee had completed a criminal background check as required, for one of the 15 employees in the sample working in the ALR (Security).
- Staffing Standards 22-B DCMR 10116.15f, R281
- Staffing Standards 22-B DCMR 10116.17, R283
Based on observations, interview, and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that the staff providing services to the residents had an annual documentation from a healthcare practitioner indicating that they were free from tuberculosis (TB) in a communicable form for five of the 15 employees reviewed (Resident Services Director, Executive Director, Health Services Director, Trained Medication Employee, and Resident Services Assistant).
- On Site Medication Review 22-B DCMR 10122.1, R330
- Reporting Complaints To The Director 22-B DCMR 10125.4a, R383
- Dignity Assisted Living Act Sec. 503.11, R282
- August 21, 2025, Annual licensure survey: 7 deficiencies cited
- Reporting Complaints To The Director 22-B DCMR 10125.4a, R383
- Accommodation Of Needs Assisted Living Act Sec. 504.2, R293
Based on record reviews and interviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that two of the 15 residents in the sample had access to appropriate dietary services.
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604a5, R475
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604d, R483
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802b, R705
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that all required sections of the Intermediate Care Facilities Division Admission/Annual Medical Certification forms were completed for six of the 15 residents in the sample.
- On-Site Review Assisted Living Act Sec. 903 2, R802
- Fire Safety Assisted Living Act Sec. 1002 1, R961
- May 16, 2024, Annual licensure survey with incident investigation: 9 deficiencies cited
- Admissions Assisted Living Act Sec. 601b, R403
- Staffing Standards Assisted Living Act Sec. 701d9, R596
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802 4, R710
- On-Site Review Assisted Living Act Sec. 903 1, R801
- On-Site Review Assisted Living Act Sec. 903 3, R803
- Fire Safety Assisted Living Act Sec. 1002 1, R961
- Staffing Standards 22-B DCMR 10116.15f, R281
- Medication Administration 22-B DCMR 10124.2, R343
- Reporting Complaints To The Director 22-B DCMR 10125.4a, R383
- October 20, 2023, Survey: 2 deficiencies cited
- Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Assisted Living Act Sec. 509b1, R390
- Reporting Complaints To The Director 22-B DCMR 10125.4a, R383
- May 26, 2023, Annual licensure survey: 21 deficiencies cited
- Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) 22-B DCMR 10113.5, R154
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure the Registered Nurse (RN) performed a "post move-in" assessment within 72 hours of each resident's admission for 16 of the 20 residents in the sample.
- Staffing Standards 22-B DCMR 10116.15f, R281
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to show evidence that each employee had obtained a written statement from a healthcare practitioner within the past 12 months declaring them free from communicable diseases, for 11 of the 15 staff whose health screening/ physician's certification was requested.
- Unlicensed Personnel Criminal 22-B DCMR 10120.1 and 2, R326
- On Site Medication Review 22-B DCMR 10122.1, R330
Based on interview and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure the Registered Nurse (RN) conducted a review of each resident's medication regimen every 45-days to include documentation of any changes to the resident's medication profile, changes in dosing, and any added or discontinued medications for 15 of the 20 residents in the sample.
- Reporting Complaints to The Director 22-B DCMR 10125.4a, R383
Based on interview and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to promptly notify the Department of Health (DOH) by telephone of all incidents that substantially affected a resident, followed by written notification within 24 hours, for 13 of the 20 residents in the sample.
- Accommodation of Needs Assisted Living Act Sec. 504.2, R293
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that six of 20 residents in the sample had access to appropriate medical and health services, dietary, psychiatric services, physical therapy services.
- Privacy and Confidentiality Assisted Living Act Sec. 506a4, R375
- Resident Agreements Assisted Living Act Sec. 602a, R421
Based on interviews and record reviews, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to obtain a written agreement for all residents prior to admission, for 12 of the 20 residents in the sample.
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604a1, R471
Based on interview and record review, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure its Registered Nurse (RN) developed an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) prior to admission for 15 of 20 residents in the sample.
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604a5, R475
Based on interview and record review, the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) failed to ensure that all resident's Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) were signed by the resident, or surrogate, and a representative of the ALR for 15 of 20 residents in the sample.
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604a7a, R478
- Individualized Service Plans Assisted Living Act Sec. 604d, R483
- Resident Records Assisted Living Act Sec. 606 1, R511
- Services to Be Provided Assisted Living Act Sec. 607a2, R523
- Staff Training Assisted Living Act Sec. 702b, R669
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802a, R704
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802b, R705
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802 3, R709
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802 4, R710
- Medical, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assisted Living Act Sec. 802 5, R711
- Fire Safety Assisted Living Act Sec. 1002 1, R961
- Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) 22-B DCMR 10113.5, R154
See all survey reports on DC Health’s site →
DC Health surveys each assisted living residence for its license and investigates complaints, often during the same visit. Each report is a statement of deficiencies: every deficiency names the part of the Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Act (D.C. Code 44-101.01 and following) or of the assisted living regulations (22-B DCMR chapter 101) that was not met. The residence answers with a plan of correction, posted with the report once DC Health has it ("PoC pending" in a file name means it was not in yet). These reports give no severity level for each deficiency. Rule names are the headings printed on the report; quoted statements are DC Health’s own words; read the report for the details. This residence is licensed for 54 residents; larger residences have more records reviewed, so read counts with size in mind. Source: DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration, data as of October 16, 2026, showing the last five years. Always visit in person and ask the residence about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Assisted Living Residence (EPD Waiver)
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Administrator
- Florence Macauley
Source: District of Columbia state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the District of Columbia licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsOn the District of Columbia list of Medicaid providers (2026)
On the District of Columbia list of Medicaid providers. Listed as Abrams Assisted Living Residences under Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (EPD) Waiver. (state list, as of Sep 9, 2026)
Being on the list means the community has taken part in the program. Ask whether it has a Medicaid opening now, and how many residents it serves on Medicaid.
How Medicaid pays for care in District of Columbia
- EPD Waiver. 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. (state page)
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.1 mi, nursing home 1.2 mi, pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington. 3.1 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Knollwood HSC, Washington. 1.2 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Kbc Nursing Agency & Home Health Care Inc, Washington. 0.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 20012 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Silver Spring Dialysis, Silver Spring, 1.0 mile away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Rai - Chillum-Washington, Washington, 1.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Takoma Park, Hyattsville, 1.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 6 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 20012.
Affinity Care Of Dc LLC, office in Washington, 3.0 miles away, straight line
Capital Hospice, office in Washington, 3.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 1 of 5 stars)
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Of Greater Wash, Dc, office in Washington, 4.9 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Providence Health Services Inc, Washington. 3.0 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane relatively moderate, inland flooding relatively low, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in September 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration inspection records | Oct 16, 2026 | See above |
| District of Columbia Medicaid provider list | Sep 9, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Abrams Assisted Living Residences provide?
Abrams Assisted Living Residences is licensed by the state of District of Columbia for assisted living in Washington, District of Columbia. Its licensed capacity is 54 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Abrams Assisted Living Residences?
No. We publish state licensing details for Abrams Assisted Living Residences but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Abrams Assisted Living Residences cost?
Abrams Assisted Living Residences does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Abrams Assisted Living Residences?
Visit Abrams Assisted Living Residences at 1320 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012.
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