Our Foundation

The Washington Home (TWH) is a DC-based foundation that seeks to improve the lives of older adults and those facing end of life, strengthen older-adult communities, and reduce inequality in access to care. Our philanthropic vision is grounded in a commitment to enhance connection, and foster respect and dignity for older adults. We invest in local, community efforts to strategically address social isolation, caregiver support, food insecurity, and access to specialized health care for older adults and the critically ill.

Founded in 1888

Until recently, TWH provided long-term care to residents of its nursing home facility in upper Northwest Washington DC and hospice care to patients in their own homes, and in the in-patient hospice wing of the nursing home. In recent years, the TWH Board of Directors has directed a repositioning of the organization by ceasing hands-on care and consolidating its financial resources to be deployed for maximum impact in accordance with its longstanding mission.

Our History at a Glance

1888

The Washington Home for Incurables was founded by Mrs. Charles Hill.

1978

We admitted our first patient into our inpatient hospice unit.

1986

We began offering home hospice care

2001

Adopted a new name: The Washington Home & Community Hospices.

2015

Sold our property in order to serve more residents in their own homes.

2016

Phased out nursing home and rehabilitation programs and expanded hospice care.

2019

Transferred both in-home and in-patient hospice services to Capital Caring Health.

2020

Transitioned to foundation status and dedicated large grants for two major initiatives.

“Going forward, The Washington Home will build alliances with existing organizations that have strong track records in serving the older adult population in all four quadrants of Washington, D.C. I have been meeting with innovators and thought leaders in the community and we have many exciting ideas to pursue.”