Quick answers
- Where is Knollwood HSC?
- 6200 Oregon Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015, in The District, District of Columbia.
- What is the phone number of Knollwood HSC?
- (202) 541-0150, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Knollwood HSC?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Knollwood HSC been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Knollwood HSC.
- What did inspectors find at Knollwood HSC?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 28, 2019 to May 30, 2025), Medicare lists 39 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (June 28, 2019 to May 30, 2025), Knollwood HSC had 39 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 8.04 hours per resident per day; the District of Columbia average is 5.08 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 26, 2023 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 26, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0868 Level F
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: June 2, 2021 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 2, 2021 (standard health inspection); May 30, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: June 28, 2019 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 28, 2019 (standard health inspection); April 12, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0908 Level E
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0575 Level C
“Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | District of Columbia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.63 | 1.58 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.79 | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 4.62 | 2.83 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 8.04 | 5.08 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 6.97 | 4.54 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.98 | 1.26 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: The Army Distaff Foundation Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| James, Gladstone | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | May 22, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 38.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | The Army Distaff Foundation Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-12-28 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 6200 Oregon Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015 |
| County | The District |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Phone | (202) 541‑0150 |
| CMS Certification Number | 095026 |
| Name in Medicare records | KNOLLWOOD HSC |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Ingleside at Rock Creek0.8 mi · Washington, DC · 3 of 5 stars
- Forest Hills of DC1.5 mi · Washington, DC · 4 of 5 stars
- Fox Chase Healthcare1.8 mi · Silver Spring, MD · 1 of 5 stars
- Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome1.8 mi · Washington, DC · 5 of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase2.0 mi · Chevy Chase, MD · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Holy Cross Hospital3.2 mi · Silver Spring, MD · Acute Care Hospital
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center3.5 mi · Washington, DC · Acute Care Hospital
- Suburban Hospital3.5 mi · Bethesda, MD · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13