ASCENSION LIVING CARROLL MANOR – WASHINGTON, DC

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Ascension Living Carroll Manor

725 BUCHANAN ST., NE, Washington, DC 20017
(202) 854-7100
252 beds
All Washington facilities
3.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
81.29
Score /100
#3125
National Rank

#3125
of 14703 facilities
National
78.8% position
#10
of 17 in DC
State Rank
#10
of 17 in The District
County Rank
#10
of 17 in Washington
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 20017
ZIP Rank






About Ascension Living Carroll ManorAscension Living Carroll Manor is located at 725 Buchanan St., Ne, Washington, DC, reachable at (202) 854-7100. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 252.0 certified beds and serves an average of 170 residents per day. It is part of the Ascension Living network (19 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1996-03-20. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Ascension Living Carroll Manor

Address

725 Buchanan St., Ne, Washington, DC 20017

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 252 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ASCENSION LIVING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 10 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
81.29
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3125 of 14703 nationally – #10 of 17 in District of Columbia

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Ascension Living Carroll Manor offers a mid-range care option in Washington, DC. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAscension Living Carroll Manor currently provides 4 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 56 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 12.8%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 33 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 35 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 2 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours56 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours8 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 6 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $16,801. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $16801.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 239.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,125
of 14,703
National
Top 21%
#10
of 17
DC State
Bottom 41% in DC
#10
of 17
️ The District County
#10 of 17
#10
of 17
️ Washington
#10 of 17
#2
of 3
ZIP 20017
#2 of 3

Nationally, Ascension Living Carroll Manor ranks 3125th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within DC, it ranks 10th out of 17 nursing homes. In Washington, it ranks 10th out of 17 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,198 nationally and RN hours rank #2,427 nationally (#12 in DC).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank DC State Rank Note
2022 3.79 #5,737 / 14,703 #14 / 17 Above average
2023 3.12 #11,117 / 14,703 #16 / 17 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 3.43 #8,831 / 14,703 #16 / 17 Below average
2025 3.76 #6,429 / 14,703 #15 / 17 Above average
2026 4.55 #2,198 / 14,703 #10 / 17 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank DC State Rank Note
2022 0.71 #5,064 / 14,703 #17 / 17 Above average
2023 0.59 #6,394 / 14,703 #17 / 17 Above average
2024 0.68 #4,871 / 14,703 #17 / 17 Above average
2025 0.72 #4,447 / 14,703 #16 / 17 Above average
2026 0.93 #2,427 / 14,703 #12 / 17 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ascension Living Carroll Manor is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1996-03-20. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (202) 854-7100 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Ascension Living Carroll Manor holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 81.3/100, placing it #3125 of 14703 facilities nationally and #10 of 17 in District of Columbia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Ascension Living Carroll Manor receives a reported average of 4 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 56 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 2 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 35 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 6 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 12.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $16,801. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $16,801, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 239.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Ascension Living Carroll Manor ranks 3125th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within DC, it ranks 10th out of 17 nursing homes. In Washington, it ranks 10th out of 17 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,198 nationally and RN hours rank #2,427 nationally (#12 in DC). Our composite quality score of 81.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Washington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/district_of_columbia/washington/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

725 BUCHANAN ST., NE, Washington, DC 20017
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

CARROLL MANOR

Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 252
Average Residents / Day 170 (68% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County The District County, DC
City Washington, DC
ZIP Code 20017
Approved Since March 20, 1996
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 095034
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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