Total staff
169
Employees
169
Contractors
0
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Sterling Care Bethesda
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Bethesda, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Sterling Care Bethesda
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Bethesda, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Sterling Care Bethesda accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Sterling Care Bethesda is a nursing home in Bethesda, MD, offering memory care, hospice care, respite care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a nurturing, home-like setting, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Residents can also regain their independence with 24-hour care, specialized diets, and transportation services. The community also works closely with residents and their families to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Social parties, exercises, and table games encourage residents to live actively and have fun. With cozy rooms and lively gathering areas, residents can rest comfortably. Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Bethesda, near public transportation, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the best choices for senior living in Maryland, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 128th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 128th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 1m per day
Rank #128 / 144Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 144 Maryland SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Maryland avg
-20%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 41m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 3h 28m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Sterling Care Bethesda
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
90.6%
Rank #35 / 146Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 146. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
199 days
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #475 / 985Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 475th out of 985 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
0.92:1
49% worse than Maryland average
Avg staff/day
77
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with Maryland average
Total staff hours (quarter)
54,522
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 17 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
17
All 17 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 29 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
29
All 29 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 86 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
86
All 86 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
86
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 86 | 0 | 86 | 25,722 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 12,153 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,979 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,561 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,257 | 89 | 97% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,017 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,766 | 88 | 96% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,258 | 89 | 97% | 8.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 904 | 68 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 568 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 284 | 39 | 42% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 13 | 14% | 7 |
86 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
100%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
97%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
5 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
96%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
97%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
74%
2 Administrator
% of Days
63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
42%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
35% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.1
18% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.9%
20% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.0%
53% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 27.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.4%
21% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
45% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
22% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.8%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
49% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.4%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
61.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
61.5%
22% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
76% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.2%
41% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
183
Medicare
24
13.1% of residents
Medicaid
111
60.7% of residents
Private pay or other
48
26.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sterling Care Bethesda based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.6%
↑ 11.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$600.5K
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9.8M
↑ ~$3.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.1%
↑ 4.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$28.4M
Profit
$600.5K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$28.4M Rank #31 / 145Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Maryland SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$600.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #48 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #48 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$27.8M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Beauty Services
Dining Services
Exercise Programs
Social and Recreational Activities
Transportation Services
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Care Bethesda
Is Sterling Care Bethesda in a walkable area?
Sterling Care Bethesda has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Sterling Care Bethesda?
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What is the address of Sterling Care Bethesda?
Sterling Care Bethesda is located at 5721 Grosvenor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814.
What is the phone number of Sterling Care Bethesda?
(301) 530-1600 will put you in contact with the team at Sterling Care Bethesda.
Is Sterling Care Bethesda Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Sterling Care Bethesda is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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