Hospitals in District of Columbia
Our directory lists 13 hospitals in District of Columbia, in 1 county and 1 city or town. They include 6 acute care hospitals (46%), 2 long-term care hospitals (15%) and 2 psychiatric hospitals (15%). 7 report emergency services to Medicare. 7 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 2.9 stars. The median District of Columbia hospital reports patients spending 328 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Washington has the most listings of any city in the state, with 13.
Featured hospitals in District of Columbia
- Sibley Memorial Hospital5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street NW, Washington · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Washington Dc VA Medical Center50 Irving Street N.W., Washington · Emergency roomVA medical center
- United Medical Center1310 Southern Avenue SE, Washington · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- George Washington Univ Hospital900 23rd St NW, Washington · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Howard University Hospital Corp2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Children's National Hospital111 Michigan Ave, NW, Washington · Level I traumaChildren's hospital
- Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital102 Irving Street NW, WashingtonRehabilitation hospital
- Bridgepoint Cont Care Hospital - Capitol Hill223 7th Street NE, WashingtonLong-term care hospital
- Bridgepoint Cont Care Hospital - Nat Harborside4601 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, WashingtonLong-term care hospital
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, WashingtonPsychiatric hospital
Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.
Hospital types in District of Columbia
Who owns District of Columbia hospitals
Highest-rated hospitals
Hospital emergency rooms
- Sibley Memorial Hospital5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Washington Dc VA Medical Center50 Irving Street N.W., Washington, DC · Emergency roomVA medical center
- United Medical Center1310 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- George Washington Univ Hospital900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Children's National Hospital111 Michigan Ave, NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaChildren's hospital
Trauma centers in District of Columbia
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- George Washington Univ Hospital900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Howard University Hospital Corp2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Children's National Hospital111 Michigan Ave, NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaChildren's hospital
Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.
Cities with the most hospitals
Hospitals by county
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in District of Columbia?
Our directory lists 13 hospitals in District of Columbia, across 1 county. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in District of Columbia have a 5-star rating?
1 hospital in District of Columbia currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 1 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.
Are there VA hospitals in District of Columbia?
Yes. We list 1 VA medical center in District of Columbia. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.
What should I do in a medical emergency in District of Columbia?
Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.
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