Ascension Living Carroll Manor in Washington, DC has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality ratings (both 5 stars) but a weaker health inspection rating of 2 stars. It reported 4.67 nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $16,801 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: March 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,801recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6662.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.97
Licensed practical nurses
1.00
Nurse aides
2.70
Weekend nursing
4.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.2%10%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%0.7%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.6%9.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0.6%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.4%16.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.3%21.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
1.3%0.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.1%18.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.4%0.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%99.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%93.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 24 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,801 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 25, 2024
76 days
Federal fine
Sep 25, 2024
$16,801
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ASCENSION LIVING · 16 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
170.5 residents on an average day (68% of 252 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.