Knollwood Hsc
6200 Oregon Ave Nw · Washington, DC · 20015 · 2025410150
69 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
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.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 26, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 2, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 2, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2021
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2021
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.
Corrected July 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 095026 · certified since December 28, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.