District of Columbia Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The District of Columbia Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in the District of Columbia. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $27.50 an hour for home care to $10,646 a month for skilled nursing care, District of Columbia is typically more expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.
District of Columbia Key Statistics
- 17.0% of the District of Columbia population is aged 60 or over with 11.5% of seniors aged 65+ living alone.
- With a steep income tax but modest sales tax, it offers a mixed tax picture for retirees, with the highest income tax set at 8.95% and an average property tax set at $603 per $100,000 in home value.
- 61.6% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
- The median household income for a District of Columbia senior (65+) is $53,580.
- 8,900 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in the District of Columbia.
Choosing Long Term Care in District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in District of Columbia is $27.500, making District of Columbia more expensive than the national average ($22.50) for home care.
- District of Columbia Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in District of Columbia is $11,288 per month making District of Columbia more expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
- District of Columbia Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in District of Columbia is $10,646 per month making District of Columbia more expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.
District of Columbia Senior Services
Department of Aging and Community Living
Address: 500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 724-5626
Fax: (202) 724-2008
District of Columbia State Plan on Aging
District of Columbia Elder Justice and Advocacy
To report allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and/or exploitation, please call the APS Hotline at (202) 541-3950
District of Columbia Support for Caregivers
District of Columbia Senior Disaster Preparedness
District of Columbia Health Care Fraud
Legal Counsel for the Elderly – Senior Medicare Patrol
Address: 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049-0001
Phone: 202-434-2099
District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Legal Counsel for the Elderly
The Office of the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Address: 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049-0001
Long-Term Care Helpline: 202-434-2190
Volunteer Opportunities: 202-434-2190
District of Columbia Medicaid Elderly & Disabled Waiver Programme
District of Columbia Medicare and Insurance Counseling
Address: 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
Phone: (202) 727-8370
District of Columbia Elderly Nutrition & Wellness
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- D.C Nutrition
- Community Dining Sites Menu
- Department of Aging and Community Living Community Dining Sites by Ward
- The Department of Aging and Community Living’s Safe at Home Program
- Senior StayCool Program
- Senior Wellness Centers
Ward 1 Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center
Address: 3531 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 727-0338
Wards 2 and 3 Around Town Satellite Wellness Program
Address: 4125 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 895-9634
Ward 4 Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
Address: 324 Kennedy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-6170
Fax: (202) 291-2790
Ward 5 Model Cities Senior Wellness Center
Address: 1901 Evarts Street, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 635-1900
Fax: (202) 635-1477
Ward 6 Hayes Senior Wellness Center
Address: 500 K Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-0357
Ward 7 Washington Seniors Wellness Center
Address: 3001 Alabama Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 581-9355
Fax: (202) 575-2736
Ward 8 Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center
Address: 3500 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 563-7225
Fax: (202) 563-5591
District of Columbia Prescription Assistance
District of Columbia Senior and Healthcare Transportation
- Driving Moms & Dads
- Seabury Resources for Aging
- Senior Transportation Service
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
District of Columbia Lead Agencies
Ward 1 Terrific, Inc.
Address: 910 Westminster Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 387-9000
Fax: (202) 733-2329
Ward 2 Terrific, Inc.
Address: 1220 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 595-1990
Fax: (202) 595-1980
Ward 3 IONA Senior Services
Address: 4125 Albemarle Street, NW Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 966-1055
Fax: (202) 895-0244
Ward 4 Terrific, Inc.
Address: 418 Missouri Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 882-1824
Fax: (202) 882-1045
Ward 5 Seabury Ward 5 Aging Services
Address: 2900 Newton Street, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 529-8701
Fax: (202) 832-0127
Ward 6 Seabury Ward 6 Aging Services
Address: 555 Water Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 397-1725
Fax: (202) 397-1729
Ward 7 East River Family Strengthening Collaborative
Address: 3917 Minnesota Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 534-4880
Fax: (202) 388-7691
Ward 8 East River Family Strengthening Collaborative
Address: 4301 9th Street, SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 562-6860
Fax: (202) 562-7825
Resources
National Healthcare, Caregiving & Senior Living Resources
- The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare
- Administration for Community Living
- National Council for Aging Care
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
- Pioneer Network: Culture Change in Long-Term Care
- The Center for Social Gerontology
District of Columbia Healthcare, Caregiving & Senior Living Resources
- Department of Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services
- Department of Health Care Finance – DHCF
- Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program
- Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Waiver
- DC’s Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Project (MFP)
- The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Independent Living Services (ILS)
- Legal Services for Seniors
- Legal Counsel for the Elderly
- LGBTQ Programs
- Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) Transportation
- Senior MedExpress – the essential non-emergency medical transportation and Meal Delivery for Seniors
- Seabury Resources for Aging – Transportation
- Senior Villages in the District of Columbia: A New Age-At-Home Initiative
- Senior Volunteer Opportunities
Alzheimer’s Organizations & Resources
- Alzheimers Foundation of America
- Alzheimers Association
- Alzheimers Resource Centre
- Alzheimers Association – Washington DC
- D.C Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
- Club Memory
- The District Of Columbia State Plan On Alzheimer’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter
District of Columbia Senior Health Studies
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