District Of Columbia's statewide staffing ratio is 4.43 HPRD in Q1 2026. District Of Columbia's statewide staffing ratio is up (+0.41) since Q1 2025. This level is above the national ratio of 3.75 HPRD and ranks #5 out of 51 states.
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Direct staff excludes Admin/DON. State min. (~3.56-4.16 HPRD) may reflect calculated equivalents by MACPAC. Direct staff excludes Admin/DON. State min. (~3.56-4.16 HPRD) may reflect calculated equivalents by MACPAC.
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2 facilities flagged for staffing or quality concerns.
| Facility | City | CMS ratings | Risk flags | Total HPRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare CenterWashington | Washington | ⚠1★ | 4.20 HPRD | |
| Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness CenterWashington | Washington | ⚠ | 4.06 HPRD |
Latest state staffing metrics for District Of Columbia.
| Metric | District Of Columbia | CMS Region 3CMS Region 3 includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.Regional figures are calculated from facility-level data using the same methodology as the state figures. | U.S. | State rankRanks compare the 50 states and D.C. by the displayed metric value. A higher or lower rank is not inherently positive or negative for every metric, including contract staffing share and rural-facility share. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nurse Staffing HPRD | 4.43 | 3.68-0.75 vs DC | 3.75-0.69 vs DC | #5 of 51 |
| Direct Care Nurse HPRD | 3.98 | 3.40-0.58 vs DC | 3.48-0.50 vs DC | #8 of 51 |
| RN HPRD | 1.27 | 0.66-0.60 vs DC | 0.62-0.64 vs DC | #3 of 51 |
| RN Direct Care HPRD | 0.88 | 0.44-0.44 vs DC | 0.44-0.44 vs DC | #3 of 51 |
| Nurse Aide HPRD | 2.51 | 2.10-0.42 vs DC | 2.26-0.25 vs DC | #16 of 51 |
| Contract Staff Percentage | 6.7% | 8.8%+2.1 pts vs DC | 5.3%-1.4 pts vs DC | #19 of 51 |
| Median Case-Mix HPRD (Acuity) | — | 3.85 | 3.74 | #30 of 51 |
| Rural Facilities (Share) | 0% | 22%+21.7 pts vs DC | 27%+27.3 pts vs DC | #50 of 51 |
State rank reflects the displayed value, not necessarily stronger or weaker performance.
Largest organizations linked to facilities in CMS owner data.
Most facilities linked in CMS owner data (District Of Columbia).
Recent CMS change-of-ownership activity.
4 ownership changes at 4 District Of Columbia facilities · 01/01/2016 – 02/01/2026.
| Activity | Activity | Effective | Details | Facility | Buyer | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ActivityEntity changed 09-01-2020 | Entity changed | 09-01-2020 | Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center | Capitol City SNF LLC | Transitions Healthcare Capitol City, LLC | |
ActivityEntity changed 07-01-2019 | Entity changed | 07-01-2019 | Ascension Living Carroll Manor | Carroll Manor | Providence Hospital | |
ActivityEntity changed 05-01-2018 | Entity changed | 05-01-2018 | Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Brinton Woods of Rock Creek LLC | |
ActivityEntity changed 02-01-2018 | Entity changed | 02-01-2018 | Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Brinton Woods of Washington DC, LLC |
Daily PBJ data, employee rosters, and facility-level analysis.
Staffing from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) public files (2017–2026), plus Provider Information and chain data where shown. State staffing context via MACPAC (2022). Methodology · PBJ explained.
Metrics
Note: Some states set minimums (e.g., NJ, CA, NY at 3.5 HPRD); a federal 3.48 minimum was recently overturned (2025). A 2001 federal study linked 4.1 HPRD to better outcomes in that study. Staffing needs vary by resident acuity (case-mix), day, and shift. Estimates on PBJ Takeaway assume roughly 60% of staff are CNAs.
Data transparency
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Trend charts omit quarters with implausible submitted HPRD (total/direct below 0.25; RN, LPN, and aide use role floors and neighbor-quarter rules). Full criteria.
Rankings, within-state percentiles, CMS flags (including abuse icon): How metrics are calculated.