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Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

2 of 5 overall from CMS

5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019

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At a glance

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Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 296-bed nursing home in Washington, District of Columbia (The District). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.06 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the District of Columbia average of 4.72. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $97,607 in the past three years.

Certified beds
296
Residents per day (average)
266.7
Certified since
1984 (42 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS abuse citation icon: Yes

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $97,607 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. CMS counts 50 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 20, 2022 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the District of Columbia average is 23.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.89 hours per resident per day; the District of Columbia average is 1.46. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the District of Columbia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the District of Columbia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the District of Columbia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeDistrict of ColumbiaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.8% 20.2% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.8% 5.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 1.1% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4% 1.4% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 23.1% 6.4% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.5% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.4% 1.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.8% 91.7% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.6% 16.8% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.4% 12.4% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8% 97.0% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 11.5% 7.6% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.7% 21.4% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.9% 8.0% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.49 1.25 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.95 0.55 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeDistrict of ColumbiaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.3% 66.5% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2% 0.8% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 58.2% 73.2% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.4% 18.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.4% 8.6% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 111 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 4 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 39 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 4, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Apr 20, 2022502
Jul 29, 2020150
Mar 26, 2019461

District of Columbia homes averaged 23.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (111)

  1. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 16, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 16, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 16, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 13, 2024)

  13. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  14. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 111.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Feb 4, 2026Fine$17,345
May 23, 2024Fine$80,262

District of Columbia homes averaged 1.2 fines and $74,232 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within District of Columbia

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?

Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 296 certified beds. It averages 266.7 residents per day, about 90.1% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

The home reports 4.06 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.89 hours from registered nurses. The District of Columbia average is 4.72 hours and 1.46 hours from registered nurses.

Has Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $97,607 in the past three years.

Does Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 095019. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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