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United Medical Nursing Home in Washington, DC

United Medical Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Washington, DC.

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1310 Southern Avenue, Se, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20032

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1.8 from 102 reviews
5 stars
15
4 stars
4
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 stars
77

Overall Review of United Medical Nursing Home

common 3 reviews mention this

Some staff are genuinely professional

Several reviewers say some nurses and providers were professional and respectful.

Across the reviews, a number of people describe positive, respectful interactions with nurses and providers. In the nursing-home portion, one reviewer says the staff keeps families updated quickly when something happens, and another describes the staff as friendly and good at coordinating care. At the same time, other reviews complain about rude or unprofessional behavior, so experiences appear mixed depending on the shift and situation.

common 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed experience

Reviewers mention both cleaner conditions and concerns about unclean rooms.

One nursing-home review says the facility is real clean and that it had no smell compared with another place the reviewer used. Other reviews describe dirty rooms or dirty conditions in the emergency setting, including reports of visible mess. Overall, cleanliness comes up as an inconsistent point in what people experience during their visits.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Nursing care raises serious concerns

Some reviewers report severe problems with hands-on nursing care.

While a reviewer describes the nursing home as organized with good care, other reviews raise far more serious issues about neglect and deterioration. One reviewer alleges their loved one developed severe wounds and that care fell short over time, and another claims a patient was made worse and that needed doctors or support were not available. Residents and families who are evaluating care should weigh these concerns alongside the more positive accounts.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food is described as better

Food is described positively by some reviewers.

One nursing-home review says the food is better than most nursing home fare, and another mentions that the food was nice. This aligns with the community listing restaurant-style dining and meal preparation as part of care services, though not every review mentions meals. If dining matters for your decision, it’s worth reading the full set of comments to see the range of experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (3 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • St Elizabeths Hospital (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Grubb's Pharmacy Of D.C. (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • The Salt Line (2.7 miles)
  • Dacha Beer Garden (2.7 miles)
  • Bluejacket (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • L'Enfant Square (2.7 miles)
  • The Yards Park (2.7 miles)
  • Southwest Duck Pond (3.5 miles)
  • Gravelly Point Park (3.5 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (3.7 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (3.7 miles)
  • East Potomac Park (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Philz Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Slipstream (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Wine & Butter Cafe & Market (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Junction Bakery & Bistro (4.1 miles)
  • Mae's Market and Cafe (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Potomac Avenue Metro Station (3.1 miles)
  • Terminal A (3.2 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (3.2 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (3.3 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (3.3 miles)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3.4 miles)
  • Eastern Market Metro Station (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Peter's School on Capitol Hill (3.4 miles)
  • St Joseph Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (4.1 miles)
  • One Medical (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Gallery Place & 4DX (4.8 miles)

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