Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

    5000 Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019
    • Skilled Nursing

    Welcoming, clean facility; compassionate staff

    I visit often and have had a very positive experience - the environment is welcoming, rooms are clean, and the staff are compassionate and approachable. Nurses and multiple therapists provided excellent rehab and medication support; food was better than expected, and parking/security make visits easy. It feels like family, and with a few small improvements it could be outstanding.

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    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

    2.00·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      2.1
    • Staff

      2.2
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Recent management and staffing changes
    • Enhanced security presence and controlled entrance
    • Renovated common areas and updated furnishings
    • On-site chapel, salon, and communal shop
    • Scheduled group activities (exercise, music)
    • On-site dialysis center
    • Daily therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Approachable and compassionate staff
    • Care coordination services
    • Family-accessible parking and visitation

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical responsiveness and emergency escalation
    • Medication-administration and documentation gaps
    • High staff turnover and staffing instability
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in common areas
    • Unreliable meal quality and meal-service timing
    • Incontinence-care and bathing schedule inconsistencies
    • Unprofessional staff conduct and poor team culture
    • Limited privacy in shared rooms
    • Limited payer-mix and resource constraints
    • Outdated infrastructure in some units

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility in transition. Several families and visitors noted visible improvements under new ownership — changes in leadership, uniforms, refreshed paint and furnishings, and a more evident security presence — alongside persistent operational challenges. Positive elements are concentrated in therapy and specialized services, while core nursing and daily-care processes show variability.

    Care quality and clinical operations: Accounts point to inconsistent clinical responsiveness. Some families praised therapy teams and positive rehabilitation outcomes, and the facility’s on-site dialysis capability is frequently cited as a strength. Conversely, there are recurring concerns about medication administration and documentation, delays in responding to calls and emergent needs, and inconsistent bathing and continence-related care schedules. These patterns suggest variability in frontline nursing performance and gaps in escalation or oversight processes.

    Staff and culture: Staff behavior and competence are described unevenly. Numerous reports highlight compassionate, approachable nurses and effective therapists who engage residents daily; others describe unprofessional conduct, staff interpersonal conflict, and inattentive behavior at nurse stations. High turnover and reliance on less experienced staff were raised as contributors to inconsistent care. Families emphasize that individual staff members can make a large difference in day-to-day experience.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining experiences are mixed. The menu is often characterized as limited or bland, with intermittent issues around meal temperature and timing. The presence of dietitians for individualized options is a positive operational feature, but meal-service reliability and quality control appear inconsistent.

    Activities and amenities: The facility offers a range of communal amenities and programming — an on-site chapel, beauty salon and small shop, scheduled exercise and music sessions, and group activities that some families find meaningful. Renovated common areas and accessible parking were noted positively, and families who engage frequently tend to report better satisfaction with social and recreational aspects.

    Facilities and safety: Physical upgrades to common areas have been implemented, but reviewers also cite aging infrastructure in parts of the building. Security has improved with a more controlled entrance in some accounts, yet concerns remain about unsupervised individuals in public spaces and general hallway supervision. Shared rooms with curtain separators limit privacy, which may be important for prospective residents to consider.

    Management and transparency: New ownership and cosmetic improvements are visible, but families question how deep and durable operational changes are. Complaints to administration and, in some cases, external grievance activity were mentioned by families dissatisfied with outcomes. The resident population mix (noted as predominantly Medicaid and accepting higher-acuity cases) may influence resources and staffing demands; families should clarify payer-mix implications and cost structures for rehabilitation services.

    Notable patterns and considerations for families: The facility presents a mix of clear strengths (rehabilitation services, dialysis access, some strong therapy staff, and recent facility upgrades) and systemic weaknesses (inconsistent nursing responsiveness, medication and documentation issues, variable meal service, sanitation/odor concerns, and staff-culture problems). Prospective residents and their families should verify current staffing ratios, medication-administration protocols, call-response metrics, infection-control and sanitation practices, privacy arrangements for shared rooms, and the permanence of recent management changes before making placement decisions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Location

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    Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is located at 5000 Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20019.

    About Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

    Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes communication, support, and respect for everyone involved, including employees, patients, and their families. At the core of its philosophy are the principles of Vision, Commitment, and Core Values, which guide the center's approach to rehabilitation and wellness services. These guiding principles are complemented by a strong emphasis on the importance of feedback. The center actively encourages input from all individuals involved with its care, expressing appreciation for any compliments, complaints, or general comments. The goal is to use this feedback to continuously improve the quality of care and the experience for everyone at Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center.

    An important feature of the Deanwood experience is the availability of anonymous feedback systems managed by third-party operators who do not have a relationship with the company. This design ensures that all individuals can share their honest opinions or concerns without hesitation and with full confidentiality. By offering this service, Deanwood demonstrates a commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and the well-being of its community.

    Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center further extends its inclusive philosophy through comprehensive language assistance. Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of its residents and their families, the center provides translation services to ensure effective communication and equal participation in care and decision-making. These translation services are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, reinforcing Deanwood's commitment to accessibility and support for all.

    With these systems in place, Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center exemplifies its dedication to upholding a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. The center’s approach seeks to empower patients, families, and staff through open communication and by valuing their voices, ensuring that every person feels heard and respected throughout their experience.

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