Senior Home Review
Home›Browse›Washington, D.C.›Washington›Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
Nursing homeFAID #1711

Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home

1818 NEWTON ST. NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20010
(202) 328-7400
www.stoddardbaptisthome.org
164 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

Generate this report

Primary Report$79Advanced Report$99
Delivered within 24–48 hours
Photo of STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME
Photo via Google · Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home

Public record summary

What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
164
CMS facility ID
095020
Care type
Nursing home
County
The District
Facility name
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home
Street address
1818 NEWTON ST. NW
City / state / ZIP
Washington, DC 20010
Phone
(202) 328-7400
Website
www.stoddardbaptisthome.org

About this facility — Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home

Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Washington, Washington, D.C.. It is licensed for 164 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington, D.C. (125 beds).

It is one of 97 senior care facilities in Washington and 17 skilled nursing facilities across Washington, D.C.. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home 59 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $97,426 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Miles, Lester
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Nash, Steve
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2008
Savoy, Mary
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Tyagi, Mahesh
Director · Officer — since 2000

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1986-11-05
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$97,426 total
Last standard inspection
2024-03-20
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$491 per day (≈ $14,930/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
87% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 5% private/other
Occupancy
57% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
17% below the DC median of $591/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
164
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-30
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-04-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-09
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (54 citations)
2024-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0625
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0638
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0640
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0697
G · Actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0777
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0836
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0883
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0908
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-05-17
2022-11-09Health inspection24 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-02-08
F-0635
D · No harm found
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0656
F · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-02-08
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0711
D · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-02-08
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0776
D · No harm found
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-09
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-08
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-02-08
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-09
2020-03-12Health inspection6 citations
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2020-04-07
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2020-04-07
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2020-04-07
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-04-07
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2020-04-07
F-0947
E · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2020-04-07
2024-03-20Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-05-17
2022-11-09Fire-safety inspection2 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-01-09
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2023-01-09

Federal penalties

2025-04-21Fine$12,048
2024-03-20Fine$85,378
Total fines$97,426
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 095020.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.140 ratings on Google
★★★★★G · 2026-06-12 · via Google

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stoddard Baptist Nursing truly a hidden gem in Washington, DC, with so much history and character. The community is well-maintained, welcoming, and has a unique charm that sets it apart. A special thank you to Nichole Merriel, the Director of Admissions. She is an angel on earth and goes above and beyond to help residents and families. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care m…”

★L · 2025-09-06 · via Google

“My first time walking in Stoddard was a very bad experience. They did not want to change my mother . Mr.Podust Head of nursing is unprofessional ,The case worker Mrs. Henry she doesn't care , I have talked to Mrs. Savoy the administaror ,Jessica Jones it's the same old song and dance no results . No results, I recently went to see my mother there was a problem with her being change as always.I cal…”

★★★★★Gloria Diann · 2025-11-19 · via Google

“They are doing an excellent job of taking care of my father”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

Inside your report

What unlocks when you order.

Ownership & corporate history

Primary tier
Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
,
Owners' other facilities
· · 2 more

Inspection citations — last 5 years

Locked
The 59 citations above are shown free. The report takes each one and explains it in plain English — what the tag requires, how serious the scope/severity grade really is, whether it recurred across surveys — plus the five-year pattern a single inspection can't show.

Civil & criminal lawsuits

Advanced tier only
Active civil suits
#
Federal dockets
CDC infection data
Unlock the full file
Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
$79$99 Advanced

Original records

Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
Displayed with attribution · refreshed on re-run
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered