Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center

    901 First St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate, professional, clean, highly recommended

    I placed my loved one here and was very pleased. Admissions and HR were quick and helpful, and Administrator Eric Hugh and the nursing team were compassionate, professional, and attentive. Rehab, therapy and dietary services were excellent, the building is clean, secure and welcoming, and community outreach (church, students, visitors) adds warmth. Staff treated us with dignity and real support - I would recommend this facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.16·(187)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff (in many areas)
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Personalized dietary accommodations
    • Visible administrative leadership and floor presence
    • Responsive security and front-desk staff
    • Clean and well-kept common areas
    • Faith-based and community outreach programs
    • Helpful and organized admissions and finance teams
    • Individualized wound-care support
    • Visitor-friendly atmosphere and family engagement
    • Efforts at accountability and staff check-ins

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Delays in medication administration and clinical response
    • Gaps in communication with families and case management
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some rooms and corridors
    • Equipment maintenance and supply shortages
    • Weaknesses in monitoring, incident reporting, and escalation
    • Variable staff conduct and bedside-skill proficiency
    • Phone system and internal communication failures
    • Aging physical plant and deferred maintenance
    • Limited parking and visitor-access constraints
    • Inconsistent meal-service continuity and security controls
    • Allegations of serious conduct requiring external review

    Summary of reviews

    Overall assessment Reviews for Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center are highly polarized: many families describe effective rehabilitation, warm personal attention, and engaged leadership, while other accounts identify significant operational and clinical shortcomings. The pattern suggests that the facility can deliver strong outcomes in therapy, activities, and family engagement, but that these strengths coexist with variability in day-to-day care quality and facility operations.

    Care quality and clinical operations Positive commentary centers on robust rehabilitation services and individualized therapy plans that contributed to measurable recovery for many patients. Several reviews also highlight compassionate nursing and aide staff who provided attentive bedside care. Conversely, recurring concerns include delayed medication administration, slow clinical response to acute needs, inconsistent monitoring (including post-fall follow-up), and instances of wound-care and pressure-injury management that were perceived as inadequate. Equipment and supply issues—oxygen devices, treatment machines, and personal-protective equipment—were described as intermittent problems that can affect clinical care continuity.

    Staffing, conduct, and management Many reviewers praised specific administrators and floor leaders for visibility and accountability, noting that active leadership improved communication and patient experience. At the same time, the facility appears to experience high staff turnover and variable skill levels among unit managers and nursing staff. This contributes to inconsistent service quality, longer response times during shift changes, and uneven staff conduct. Communication breakdowns with families, including delayed notifications and difficulty reaching clinical or social-service staff by phone, were commonly reported. A small number of reviews referenced alleged criminal-level incidents and potential legal action; these elevated claims indicate the need for external review when families are evaluating the facility.

    Dining, activities, and social programs Dining services receive largely positive remarks for accommodating individual dietary needs and providing thoughtful meal planning in some cases. Activities programming is frequently cited as a strength—regular group activities, outings, and faith-based engagement were associated with improved resident morale. However, a few comments raised concerns about meal-service continuity and security of personal items, which may reflect operational inconsistencies rather than systemic failure of the dining program.

    Facility condition and environment Common areas, therapy spaces, and entry/security functions are often described as clean and well-managed. At the same time, reviewers identified localized sanitation and odor concerns in certain rooms or corridors, issues with room crowding, and visible wear in parts of the physical plant (peeling paint, plumbing problems, nonfunctional televisions, and occasional mold/mildew concerns). Parking constraints and periodic elevator downtime were also noted as visitor-access limitations.

    Notable patterns and guidance for families The overall picture is one of a facility capable of providing high-quality rehabilitation and family-oriented programming when staffing and leadership are stable, but susceptible to operational variability tied to turnover, equipment/supply lapses, and communication failures. Prospective residents and families should consider verifying current staffing ratios, asking about equipment maintenance and incident-reporting procedures, observing meal service and an activity session during a visit, and confirming lines of communication (direct nurse contact, case manager availability, and administrator responsiveness). If there are specific clinical vulnerabilities of concern—medication timing, wound care, or monitoring needs—families should ensure those are addressed in the care plan and that escalation protocols are clearly documented.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center is located at 901 First St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001.

    About Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center

    Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center offers a thoughtfully tailored approach to nursing care, emphasizing a strong sense of community and the belief that their residents’ comfort and well-being come first. Rather than seeing themselves simply as staff working in a facility, the team considers their workplace a home for the residents, and this philosophy guides their care every day. The center prides itself on individualized and personalized care, with a mission to foster routine, timely communication for residents and their families. This personal approach is evident in round-the-clock skilled nursing and therapy services, ensuring that every individual receives the support and treatment they need on their path to recovery.

    Therapy and rehabilitation at Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center are both comprehensive and innovative, making the facility a leader in clinically complex and intensive, integrated care. Every aspect of the resident experience is designed to promote healing—not only through medical expertise and diligence but also through a dynamic activities program. Recognizing the crucial role that engagement and stimulation play in recovery, the center’s lively activities have a powerful, positive impact on the emotional and physical healing of its residents. The Center's commitment goes beyond clinical care to address the whole person, embracing the importance of community, personal interests, and family connections.

    Dining at Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center stands out for its culinary excellence. The organization is proud to lead the industry by delivering a homelike dining experience, prioritizing nutritious, delicious meals that contribute to both well-being and the pleasure of everyday life. Staff in the dining program strive to accommodate individual preferences, dietary needs, and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the Center’s dedication to treating every resident as unique. This holistic approach to care, combining medical, emotional, and lifestyle factors, is at the heart of the Center’s mission.

    At Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center, the guiding vision is to be the facility of choice not only for patients, but also for employees and physicians, reflecting a deep commitment to high-quality care for individuals of all backgrounds. Staff work to create a safe, patient-centered environment where families are encouraged to communicate and participate in the care process. The culture of the Center values input from residents, their loved ones, and team members alike, all working together to enhance the experience and achieve meaningful outcomes. The environment created at Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center is warm, inclusive, and supportive, with the ultimate goal of helping every resident to thrive.

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    The full address for this community is 901 First St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001.

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