The District, District of Columbia · Nursing home
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC
4 of 5 overall from CMS
901 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.4
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.00 hours Below the state average of 4.72
- Nursing staff who left in a year 32.5% Below the state average of 34.0%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 72 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $48,887 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 96.9% of 230 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC is a 230-bed nursing home in Washington, District of Columbia (The District). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.00 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the District of Columbia average of 4.72. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $48,887 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 230
- Residents per day (average)
- 222.9
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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.
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 Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $48,887 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- About 96.9% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.96 hours per resident per day; the District of Columbia average is 1.46. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 District of Columbia average 3.4
- Health inspections 2 of 5 District of Columbia average 2.8
- Staffing 5 of 5 District of Columbia average 4.1
- Quality measures 5 of 5 District of Columbia average 4.4
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.
- All nursing staff 4.00 h District of Columbia average 4.72
- Nurse aides 2.52 h District of Columbia average 2.66
- Licensed practical nurses 0.52 h District of Columbia average 0.60
- Registered nurses 0.96 h District of Columbia average 1.46
- All staff, weekends 3.79 h District of Columbia average 4.31
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.
- Nursing staff turnover32.5%
- District of Columbia average34.0%
- Registered nurse turnover25.5%
- District of Columbia average32.5%
- Administrators who left0
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
| Measure | This home | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.0% | 20.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.4% | 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 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% | 91.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.0% | 16.8% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.6% | 12.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.5% | 97.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.3% | 21.4% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.2% | 8.0% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.13 | 1.25 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.81 | 0.55 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.6% | 66.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.1% | 73.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.4% | 18.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.9% | 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 72 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 12 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 27, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | 18 | 5 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | 38 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2020 | 16 | 2 |
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 (72)
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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 (Dec 9, 2025)
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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 (Dec 9, 2025)
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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 · Past Non-Compliance (Sep 17, 2025)
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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 10, 2025)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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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 (Jan 17, 2025)
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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 (Feb 22, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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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 (Jan 17, 2025)
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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 (Jan 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 5, 2022)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 5, 2022)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2023)
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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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 5, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 5, 2022)
Showing the 30 most recent of 72.
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
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Fine | $48,887 |
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 Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC?
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC have?
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC has 230 certified beds. It averages 222.9 residents per day, about 96.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC?
The home reports 4.00 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.96 hours from registered nurses. The District of Columbia average is 4.72 hours and 1.46 hours from registered nurses.
Has Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $48,887 in the past three years.
Does Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 095036. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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