Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome

5425 Western Ave Nw · Washington, DC · 20015 · 2029666667

60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 97
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 80
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.993.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.280.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.54≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year15%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Corrected December 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2023

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected May 15, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 19, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2021

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 19, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2021

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected April 19, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2021

    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 April 19, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2021

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 19, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2021

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected April 19, 2021 · Environmental

Better-scoring options nearby

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 095025 · certified since November 12, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.