Knollwood Hsc
Washington, DC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 095026) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (202) 541-0150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knollwood Hsc has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the DC state average of 3.35. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Knollwood Hsc reports total nurse staffing of about 5.58 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Knollwood Hsc has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Knollwood Hsc is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Washington, DC, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 69 beds and reports an average of 39.5 residents, and it has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare, Knollwood Hsc holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the DC state average overall rating of 3.35. Breaking down the four CMS domains: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 5.58 hours per resident per day, including about 1.40 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines or payment denials are on record for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. There is no chain information provided in the data, and CMS indicates there has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
Families should verify current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Knollwood Hsc has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the DC state average of 3.35.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Knollwood Hsc is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports about 5.58 total nurse hours and 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4-star staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Knollwood Hsc.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Knollwood Hsc is certified for 69 beds and reports an average daily census of 39.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Knollwood Hsc is operated by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 28, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Knollwood Hsc scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2025410150 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2025410150 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Knollwood Hsc's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/095026?state=DC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.