DC Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the DC Health record
Is The Fitzgerald of Palisades licensed?
Yes. The Fitzgerald of Palisades is an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) licensed by DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA), with 85 licensed beds. It appears in DC Health's Assisted Living Residences Directory, updated October 22, 2026.
License and contact information for The Fitzgerald of Palisades
| Licensing agency | DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted Living Residence (ALR) |
| License # | Not printed in the DC Health directory or the survey header |
| Ward | 3 |
| EPD Waiver provider | Not marked in the DC Health directory |
| Earliest report on DC Health's index | May 4, 2026 |
| Licensed capacity | 85 beds |
| Status | Listed in the DC Health ALR Directory (updated 2026-10-22) |
| Enforcement / inspection record | Most recent DC Health report dated May 4, 2026. |
| Address | 4865 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC 20007 |
| Phone | (202) 932-0817 |
What do DC Health's survey reports show for The Fitzgerald of Palisades?
DC Health has posted reports from 1 survey or complaint visits to The Fitzgerald of Palisades, the most recent dated May 4, 2026.
| Report date | Type | Document |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Licensure survey |
All reports: DC Health survey reports for The Fitzgerald of Palisades.
How often does DC Health inspect The Fitzgerald of Palisades?
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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades are posted for 1 different years, from 2026 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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades 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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades directly whether it operates a secured dementia unit and how it is staffed.
Who is The Fitzgerald of Palisades a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its DC Health record, The Fitzgerald of Palisades 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 want a mid-size setting.
How does The Fitzgerald of Palisades compare with other licensed communities in Washington, DC?
With 85 licensed beds, The Fitzgerald of Palisades ranks No. 9 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARISE Assisted Living (15th Street SE) | Washington | 92 | Ask | - |
| The Residences at Thomas Circle | Washington | 72 | Ask | ALR-0037 |
| Forest Hills of DC | Washington | 65 | Ask | ALR-0003 |
| Ingleside at Rock Creek | Washington | 60 | Ask | ALR-0010 |
| Maple Heights Senior Living | Washington | 56 | Ask | ALR-0040 |
| Abrams Assisted Living Residences | Washington | 54 | Ask | ALR-0042 |
Where is The Fitzgerald of Palisades and what is nearby?
The Fitzgerald of Palisades is at 4865 MacArthur Blvd. 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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades cost?
DC Health does not publish rates, so ask The Fitzgerald of Palisades 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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades?
Treat the state file as your first reference check. Read the latest DC Health survey for The Fitzgerald of Palisades, 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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades
- 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 often is the resident's service plan reassessed, and who attends?
- Do you accept the DC EPD Waiver or VA Aid & Attendance, and is there a waitlist for those beds?
- 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 does the residency agreement say about notice periods and rate increases?
What are the next steps if I am considering The Fitzgerald of Palisades?
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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades at (202) 932-0817 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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades?
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 The Fitzgerald of Palisades?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Fitzgerald of Palisades 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.
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This profile uses only public state records and does not rate, rank or endorse The Fitzgerald of Palisades. DC Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
