Ingleside at Rock Creek is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Washington, DC, adjacent to Rock Creek Park. The community provides a full continuum of care services, encompassing independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. Ingleside at Rock Creek is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, having participated in the Medicare program since November 17, 1993. The facility serves approximately 51 current occupants and features amenities such as on-site laundry and dry cleaning, a fitness center, a chapel, chaplain services, and a barber/beauty salon. The campus, which underwent significant expansion and renovation completed in 2020, also includes enhanced common areas and newly constructed independent living apartments.
Medical and therapeutic support services at Ingleside at Rock Creek include access to licensed nursing staff, medication management, and care coordination for residents with varied health needs. The community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as diabetes care and incontinence care. Ambulatory and hospice services, as well as podiatry, are available. Specialized care includes memory care for those with cognitive impairments and accommodations for residents with psychiatric issues. In addition to general health care, personalized assistance is provided for activities of daily living, with staff available to fully assist with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. For quality of life and personal well-being, Ingleside offers resident and family counseling, a range of fitness and wellness programs, and opportunities to engage in social clubs and resident organizations. Spiritual needs are addressed through chaplain services, an on-site chapel, and religious programming.
Ingleside at Rock Creek also provides complimentary transportation services for residents. This transportation is available for both medical purposes, such as attending doctor’s appointments or therapy sessions off campus, and non-medical needs, including organized outings and community events.
Resident and family feedback frequently highlights the attractive location next to Rock Creek Park, the clean and well-maintained facilities, robust social and intellectual activity programming, and individualized attention in independent and assisted living. Many appreciate a welcoming staff culture and the availability of life enrichment opportunities. Positive remarks are common regarding the rehabilitation and therapy services. Food and dining quality are generally rated positively with some variability in satisfaction. However, concerns have been noted regarding the skilled nursing and memory care units, including reports of understaffing, high staff turnover, and slow response times. Some reviewers cite disorganization, issues with medication management, fee changes, mismanaged discharges, and maintenance challenges in older areas of the facility. Renovations and construction have been recognized as both improving the environment and causing disruptions, with some residents noting specific difficulties with parking and wayfinding during those periods.
Prospective residents and families are encouraged to engage with current occupants, particularly those utilizing higher levels of care, to gain a full understanding of the services and resident experience at Ingleside at Rock Creek.
Costs at this community start at $2,300 and range up to $8,150. The average price in the community is $5,225, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,556. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
