- Type
- City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Population
- 678,972 (2023 est.)
- State page
- District of Columbia
District of Columbia disaster declarations
Washington is in District of Columbia. FEMA designated District of Columbia for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Snowstorm (DR-4260), declared March 4, 2016. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Washington
Hospitals and nursing homes run kitchens every day. When one goes offline, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs are made. These are the facilities the federal CMS directories list in Washington.
Hospitals
- George Washington Univ Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Howard University Hospital Corp: acute care hospital.
- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Sibley Memorial Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- United Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Washington Dc Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Children's National Hospital: children's hospital, with emergency services.
- St Elizabeths Hospital: psychiatric hospital.
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (2,469 certified beds in total)
- Washington Ctr for Aging Svcs: 259 certified beds
- Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC: 183 certified beds
- Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center: 296 certified beds
- Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home: 164 certified beds
- Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare Center: 360 certified beds
- Harborside Health & Rehabilitation: 125 certified beds
- Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome: 60 certified beds
- Knollwood Hsc: 69 certified beds
- Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill: 117 certified beds
- Ingleside at Rock Creek: 34 certified beds
- Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance: 45 certified beds
- Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC: 180 certified beds
- Ascension Living Carroll Manor: 252 certified beds
- Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC: 230 certified beds
- Forest Hills of Dc: 55 certified beds
- Jeanne Jugan Residence: 40 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information and CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Washington
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Washington in the federal college directory.
- American University: private nonprofit.
- The Catholic University of America: private nonprofit.
- University of the District of Columbia: public.
- Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies: private nonprofit.
- Gallaudet University: private nonprofit.
- George Washington University: private nonprofit.
- Georgetown University: private nonprofit.
- Howard University: private nonprofit.
- Strayer University-District of Columbia: private for-profit.
- Trinity Washington University: private nonprofit.
- Wesley Theological Seminary: private nonprofit.
- University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus: private for-profit.
- Career Technical Institute: private for-profit.
- Institute of World Politics: private nonprofit.
- Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family: private nonprofit.
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC: private nonprofit.
- Strayer University-Global Region: private for-profit.
- Saint Michael College of Allied Health: private for-profit.
- NewU University: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Washington
Most requests start with a mobile kitchen. Add a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer so cooking, cleaning and cold storage run from one site.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailers: 24 ft to 40 ft, from $1,250–$2,400 per day.
- Commercial Dishwashing Trailers: 22 ft to 38 ft, from $750–$1,200 per day.
- Refrigerated Trailers: 12 ft to 40 ft, from $350–$650 per day.
| Rental | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | $1,250–$2,400 | $4,500–$8,500 | $12,500–$22,000 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | $750–$1,200 | $2,800–$4,200 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | $350–$650 | $1,400–$2,200 | $3,800–$5,900 |
Each range covers every unit in its category. Delivery to Washington is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Washington
The 0 closest District of Columbia municipalities to Washington, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Washington |
|---|
All District of Columbia municipalities and the District of Columbia disaster record above.
Washington rental questions
Where do the facts on this Washington page come from?
Each fact comes from a public federal dataset listed under Sources at the bottom of the page. We only publish a page for a municipality when a dataset names it. We do not claim any Washington institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Washington cost?
Mobile kitchens run $1,250–$2,400 per day, dishwashing trailers $750–$1,200 and refrigerated trailers $350–$650. These are listed ranges for each category. Your quote sets the price for your unit, dates and site.
Can you deliver to Washington?
We have not published verified dispatch locations yet, so delivery is quoted per job. Send your address and dates and we confirm availability.
Trailer specifications
| Unit | Length | Key equipment | Power | Daily range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | ||||
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 24 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Single Stack Convection Oven, Deep Fryer w/ 2 Baskets | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 26 ft Bulk Mobile Kitchen | 26 ft | Expanded bulk prep space, 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Convection Ovens | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 28 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 38 ft | Multi-station line cooking, Double-stack convection ovens, Multiple fryers | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 40 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Combination Mobile Kitchen | 40 ft | Combined hot line cooking + dishwashing/prep space, Reach-in cooling, Stainless prep stations | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Bulk Combination Kitchen | 40 ft | Included prep trailer, 3-Comp Sink, Hand Sink | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | ||||
| 22 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 22 ft | Push-Through Low-Temp Dishwasher (220V Single Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Compartment Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 24 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 24 ft | Low-Temp or High-Temp dishmachine options, Integrated clean & dirty tables, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 26 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 26 ft | High-capacity pass-through dishmachine, Soil sorting table, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 38 ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer | 38 ft | High-Temp Conveyor Dish Machine (220V Single/3-Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Comp Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | ||||
| 12 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 12 ft | Low-temp / high-temp adjustable refrigeration unit, Digital thermostat, Interior LED lighting | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 20 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 20 ft | High-capacity electric refrigeration system, Heavy-duty insulated walls, Interior strip curtains | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | 40 ft | Ground-level access reefer container, Multi-temp controller, T-grid aluminum flooring | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
Specs and rate ranges come from our equipment directory. Each range covers every unit in its category and is not an exact price. Availability by location, delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
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Sources for this page
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2
- CMS Hospital General Information
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Directory 2022 (Urban Institute Education Data Portal)
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.
