District of Columbia Guides
Hospital-to-Home in District of Columbia: Discharge, Rehab & SNF Transitions
Coming SoonDistrict of Columbia Dementia & Memory Care Guide: Programs, Costs & Medicaid
Coming SoonDistrict of Columbia Power of Attorney & Guardianship Kit for Aging Parents
Coming SoonGeneral Resources
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Alternatives to A Place for Mom for Choosing Elder Care in DC
A Place for Mom earns commissions from DC facilities and won't mention the EPD Waiver. Here are 5 independent alternatives for making the home care vs…
Assisted Living Licensing in District of Columbia
How DC licenses ALRs vs CRFs, the regulatory differences that affect placement, HRLA oversight, and what families should verify before signing a contr…
Best DC Care Decision Guide for Out-of-State Adult Children Coordinating Remotely
Your parent lives in DC and you're managing their care transition from another state. Here's the best resource for navigating the District's five-agen…
Best DC Care Decision Tool for Families Facing a Hospital Discharge Deadline
Your parent is in a DC hospital and the social worker says they can't go home. Here's the best planning tool for making the care-level decision under …
Cost of Assisted Living in DC
Assisted living costs in DC in 2026 — median rates, community fees, memory care premiums, EPD Waiver coverage gaps, and how DC compares to Maryland an…
Cost of Home Care in DC
What home care costs in DC in 2026 — hourly rates, live-in care pricing, EPD Waiver coverage, and how to reduce costs through DACL programs.
DC Department of Aging and Community Living
What DACL actually does for DC families navigating elder care — the ADRC, ward-based lead agencies, Safe at Home, EPD Waiver intake, and how to use ea…
DC Elder Care Guide vs Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager: Which Gets You to a Decision Faster
Choosing between a self-guided elder care planning toolkit and a DC geriatric care manager? Here's when each option makes sense and what you'll actual…
DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman
What the DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman does, how to file a complaint about nursing home abuse or involuntary discharge, and when to call (202) 434-2190.
DC Medicaid Lookback Period
How the 5-year Medicaid lookback works in DC — transfer penalties, the $14,000 divisor, exempt vs. penalized transfers, and how to audit before applyi…