2 inpatient rehabilitation facilities in District of Columbia report treating spinal cord injury. The 1 federally designated SCI Model System is listed first. Of these, 1 hold CARF Spinal Cord specialty accreditation. Facilities below are ranked by our composite score — CMS quality measures plus SCI patient volume.

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Volume and specialization matter more than proximity. A centre that treats spinal cord injury every week will usually serve you better than a general rehab closer to home. Before you choose, read how to choose a rehab facility — and see the common questions on CARF, Model Systems, and going out of state.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSP

WASHINGTON, DC · For profit
72
★★★★★
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~34 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

MEDSTAR NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

WASHINGTON, DC · Non-profit
45
★★☆☆☆
of 100
⭐ SCI Model SystemHigh SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~176 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

Nearest high-volume SCI centers outside District of Columbia

District of Columbia has no high-volume spinal cord injury rehab program, so these are the closest specialized centers. Many people travel out of state for inpatient SCI rehab — ask your case manager what your insurance will cover.

VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER

ARLINGTON, VA · Non-profit
38
★★☆☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~50 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
60
★★★★☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~74 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
36
★☆☆☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~215 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF BOWIE

BOWIE, MD · For profit
58
★★★★☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~86 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
60
★★★★☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~87 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
79
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~54 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

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Scores are computed by SCI.help from CMS Care Compare (IRF Quality Reporting Program, public domain) across functional recovery, return to community and readmissions, and safety — blended with SCI patient volume, plus a bonus for SCI Model Systems and CARF Spinal Cord accreditation. Full methodology is on the Rehab Finder. This is an aid for comparison and advocacy — not medical advice, and not a government endorsement. Confirm details with the facility.

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