DC Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the DC Health record
Is Chevy Chase House licensed?
Yes. Chevy Chase House is an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) licensed by DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) under license ALR-0039, with 145 licensed beds. It appears in DC Health's Assisted Living Residences Directory, updated October 22, 2026.
License and contact information for Chevy Chase House
| Licensing agency | DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted Living Residence (ALR) |
| License # | ALR-0039 |
| Ward | 3 |
| EPD Waiver provider | Not marked in the DC Health directory |
| Earliest report on DC Health's index | July 15, 2014 |
| Licensed capacity | 145 beds |
| Status | Listed in the DC Health ALR Directory (updated 2026-10-22) |
| Enforcement / inspection record | Most recent DC Health report dated July 2, 2026 (plan of correction pending); the report lists 7 cited regulatory tags. |
| Address | 5420 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015 |
| Phone | (202) 686-5504 |
What do DC Health's survey reports show for Chevy Chase House?
DC Health has posted reports from 13 survey or complaint visits to Chevy Chase House, the most recent dated July 2, 2026 with its plan of correction still pending; that report cites 7 regulatory tags under Title 22-B DCMR.
| Report date | Type | Document |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Licensure survey | |
| July 10, 2025 | Licensure survey | |
| November 15, 2023 | Licensure survey | |
| August 24, 2022 | Licensure survey | |
| August 6, 2021 | Licensure survey | |
| October 15, 2020 | Licensure survey | |
| June 28, 2019 | Licensure survey | |
| May 13, 2019 | Licensure survey | |
| July 13, 2018 | Licensure survey | |
| July 27, 2017 | Licensure survey | |
| March 28, 2016 | Licensure survey | |
| April 3, 2015 | Licensure survey |
Tags cited in the latest report: R 421, R 475, R 483, R 679, R 705, R 802, R 953.
All reports: DC Health survey reports for Chevy Chase House.
How often does DC Health inspect Chevy Chase House?
DC Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration surveys each Assisted Living Residence for license renewal and investigates complaints, and posts the statement of deficiencies with the residence's plan of correction. Reports for Chevy Chase House are posted for 12 different years, from 2014 through 2026.
A DC statement of deficiencies lists each cited regulation as an "R" tag from Title 22-B DCMR, the inspector's findings, and the residence's dated plan to fix it. "PoC pending" means DC Health posted the findings before accepting the correction plan.
What level of care is Chevy Chase House licensed for?
DC licenses every assisted living setting as an Assisted Living Residence under the Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Act and Title 22-B DCMR. The DC Health directory does not flag memory care, so ask Chevy Chase House directly whether it operates a secured dementia unit and how it is staffed.
Who is Chevy Chase House a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its DC Health record, Chevy Chase House fits families who have confirmed its dementia-care setup directly, because DC Health's directory does not record memory care either way. It may also suit people who prefer a large community with more activities and amenities.
How does Chevy Chase House compare with other licensed communities in Washington, DC?
With 145 licensed beds, Chevy Chase House ranks No. 6 by capacity among the 24 licensed assisted living settings in Washington, DC, where the median setting is licensed for 56 residents. 7 settings in the area have 100 or more beds and 8 are small homes of 16 or fewer. DC Health's directory does not record memory care units.
Licensed communities of a similar size nearby, from the same DC Health records:
| Community | City | Beds | Memory care unit | License # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Place Assisted Living | Washington | 152 | Ask | - |
| Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue | Washington | 120 | Ask | - |
| The Residences at Kenilworth Park | Washington | 185 | Ask | ALR-0044 |
| The Residences at Benning Road | Washington | 186 | Ask | - |
Where is Chevy Chase House and what is nearby?
Chevy Chase House is at 5420 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, in District of Columbia (Ward 3). Major hospitals serving the area include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital. Veterans anywhere in the metro are served by the Washington DC VA Medical Center on Irving Street NW.
The District has the metro's deepest and most varied inventory - from converted rowhouse-style residences near Capitol Hill and Petworth to larger licensed communities in upper Northwest along Connecticut Avenue and near Chevy Chase DC.
Families comparing nearby areas often also look at Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Cleveland Park.
How much does Chevy Chase House cost?
DC Health does not publish rates, so ask Chevy Chase House for its written rate sheet. For context, assisted living in the DC metro typically runs $5,500 to $8,500 per month in 2026.
The District itself skews toward the top of the metro's pricing range, especially in upper Northwest, though Wards 7 and 8 typically run below the citywide average.
Paying for it: DC Medicaid, administered by the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), funds care through the Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD) Waiver. Not every community accepts waiver funding, so ask on the first call.
How should I evaluate Chevy Chase House?
Treat the state file as your first reference check. Read the latest DC Health survey for Chevy Chase House, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Chevy Chase House
- What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio, and how many staff are awake overnight?
- Which deficiencies did the most recent state inspection cite, and what changed afterward?
- What care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or to a nursing facility?
- How are medications managed, and who reviews medication errors?
- How long have the administrator and the director of nursing (or wellness) been in their roles?
- Is the rate all-inclusive or tiered by care level? Ask for the written rate sheet.
- How do you handle a fall or a medical emergency at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you transfer to?
- Can family visit unannounced, and how are concerns escalated?
- If my parent's dementia progresses, can they stay, and what does the secured unit cost?
What are the next steps if I am considering Chevy Chase House?
Confirm availability, read the DC Health record, and tour at least twice before signing anything. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.
- Call Chevy Chase House at (202) 686-5504 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's current care level.
- Before the tour, open DC Health's survey reports and read the latest statement of deficiencies and plan of correction.
- Request the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and the most recent service-plan template.
- Visit twice - once at a meal and once unannounced in the evening - and use the tour questions above.
- Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options of similar size include Inspir Embassy Row, Grand Oaks Assisted Living.
- Call us before you sign - we will review the agreement terms and the state record with you at no cost.
Who can help if there is a problem at Chevy Chase House?
Start with the administrator, then DC Health, which takes complaints about licensed assisted living. For free local options counseling contact the DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) - (202) 724-5626, and report suspected abuse or neglect to DC Adult Protective Services - (202) 541-3950 (part of DACL).
How can DC Senior Advisor help with Chevy Chase House?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Chevy Chase House has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Washington, DC, and walk you through the DC Health record before you tour - families never pay us.
Talk to an advisor free →Other licensed communities in Washington, DC
- Inspir Embassy Row - Washington, 215 beds
- Grand Oaks Assisted Living - Washington, 200 beds
- The Residences at Kenilworth Park - Washington, 185 beds
- Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue - Washington, 120 beds
- The Fitzgerald of Palisades - Washington, 85 beds
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This profile uses only public state records and does not rate, rank or endorse Chevy Chase House. DC Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
