We arrange tours, appointments, and even moving support so you don’t have to
2
Ranked on Data, Not Dollars
We rank communities on objective measures like inspection records, quality scores, and care data, so you can find trusted options without the guesswork.
3
Personalized Guidance
From lifestyle matching to help with insurance and financial assistance, we make sure the community is the right fit
Explore Open Rooms
1Contact details
2What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4How soon do you need to find care?
5Additional details
Thank you for your interest!
A member of our team will be in touch by phone or email shortly to help with next steps.
Why trust this guide?
Our editorial team analyzed 20 nursing homes in Beltsville, MD using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Maryland average is: 50.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$13.3M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$7.7M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
57.8%*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$6.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$2.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
39.8%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$15.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
55%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$16.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$10.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
58.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$10.3M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$6.3M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
60.9%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MD nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 20 analyzed for Beltsville. See how we rank facilities
Overview of Sterling Care Hillhaven Assisted Living and Memory Care
Sterling Care Hillhaven Assisted Living and Memory Care provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Adelphi, Maryland, in the Knollwood neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life.
Several care types are available here. Sterling Care Hillhaven Assisted Living and Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community as care needs change.
The community has 66 beds and is 87% occupied, so some beds are not currently in use. Housing includes studios and one bedroom layouts: a studio is one private space, while a one bedroom layout separates the sleeping area from the main living space.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane is a nursing home in Laurel, MD offering skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel, recover, or take a break.
The community also provides short term rehabilitation and long term living services. Short term rehabilitation gives residents a time limited setting focused on recovery and rebuilding function, while long term living supports an ongoing residence. Programs include stroke recovery, joint replacement orthopedic care, comprehensive wound care, IV therapy, cardio pulmonary care, and pain management, so residents can receive support directed to those documented needs.
With 155 beds, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane is a larger setting, with more residents, staff, and programming than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care and services. Located in the Mistletoe Springs neighborhood, the community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay.
Althea Woodland Nursing Home in Silver Spring, MD, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, hospice support, and short-term respite care. On-site medical oversight remains active 24 hours a day to address ongoing health requirements. Memory care provides a secure environment for individuals prone to wandering, while end-of-life hospice support and short-term respite stays assist primary family caregivers needing temporary coverage.
Established in 1959, the 50-bed property maintains a smaller setting that allows staff to build familiar relationships with residents. In-house physical, occupational, or speech rehabilitation services help individuals recover after hospitalizations or illnesses. Daily hands-on nursing coverage averages 3 hours and 59 minutes per resident. Accepted payment models include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Prospective residents evaluating long-term care or rehabilitative services in Silver Spring can reach out to Althea Woodland Nursing Home to schedule a walk-through.
If you’re looking for a home where you can proudly say that you reside in a top-notch level of care in Silver Spring, then Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is the ideal nursing home to receive good care. It’s composed of a professional care staff who brings not only excellence to the recovery of every senior; residents can truly feel the high-end quality of care in a nurturing environment. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is the place to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. Expect nothing but quality when it comes to their service: an advanced level of recovery found by the support of a psychiatrist, a wound care specialist, and a physiatrist; stroke recovery, cardio-pulmonary care, joining replacement, and orthopedic care.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola.
Overview of Tuckerman Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Located in Rockville, MD, Tuckerman Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides nursing home care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents have access to services as needed, with 24-hour staffing. The community also welcomes short-term stays to provide temporary relief to family caregivers who need time to recover or rest.
The community has 41 beds, with a current occupancy of 83.7%. Residents also receive a total of 2 hours and 53 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, rehabilitation services support residents receiving recovery-focused care. Payment options also include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several payment methods to consider.
Additionally, beauty and barber services provide grooming on-site. Gardens and a courtyard also offer outdoor space, while daily activities, seasonal events, and local outings provide recreational opportunities.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oak Manor is a nursing home in Burtonsville, MD, offering memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Its nursing home and skilled nursing services support long term living and licensed nursing care, while memory care provides a supervised setting for residents living with dementia. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.
Short term rehabilitation is available for residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Programs include speech and language therapy, IV therapy, stroke recovery, diabetes management, pain management, total parenteral nutrition, lymphedema management, and joint replacement and orthopedic care. The community has 145 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the total nursing time provided for each resident across a day.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. These payment options may apply to short term skilled care, eligible Medicaid covered services, or personal funds. Located in the Perrywood Estates neighborhood, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oak Manor may be a good fit for someone needing rehabilitation after a medical event or a family caregiver seeking a temporary care arrangement.
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring is a nursing home in Silver Spring, MD, offering skilled nursing, palliative care, respite care, and short term rehabilitation. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management. The home may be a good fit for a resident who needs short term rehabilitation after a medical event or ongoing skilled nursing care.
Short term rehabilitation includes joint replacement and orthopedic care, stroke recovery, respiratory therapy, IV therapy, wound care, colostomy care, tracheostomy management, and diabetes management. These programs give residents access to care for specific clinical needs during a temporary stay. A secured unit provides supervision in a secured setting for a resident who needs that level of oversight. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The facility has 148 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare is relevant to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help cover care for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase is a nursing home offering skilled nursing, palliative care and respite care in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious illnesses. Respite care may be a good fit for a family whose primary caregiver needs time to travel or recover, providing a short stay with nursing support.
The community has 172 beds. Its larger resident population comes with more staff and typically more programming. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day, reflecting the amount of hands-on nursing time available to each resident daily.
Short-term rehabilitation, joint replacement and orthopedic care, restorative care and stroke recovery support residents working to regain or maintain function after an illness, surgery or hospitalization. IV therapy, trach management, colostomy care, diabetes management and cardiopulmonary care enable the nursing team to handle a range of ongoing medical needs within the facility.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can cover qualifying short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings cannot cover a long stay. Private pay allows residents or families to cover costs directly.
Montcare Wheaton is a trusted community located in the serene residential area of Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD, that offers skilled nursing. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care and assistance with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also cared for, to ensure a worry-free lifestyle.
There are a lot of things to do and explore with a full slate of fun activities and enticing trips that aim to keep residents happy and socially connected. With healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, residents enjoy a delightful dining experience. With a wide range of care, including cardiac care, diabetic care, oncology care, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care, residents are guaranteed to find the care they need in one place. Make the most out of your best years without worries with the community’s high-quality life and inviting spaces.
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River offers skilled nursing and nursing home care in Laurel, MD, with short-term rehabilitation and long-term living services. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are available on site around the clock. Short-term rehabilitation supports recovery after hospitalization, surgery, an injury, or another medical event, while long-term living is for residents who need ongoing nursing support rather than a temporary recovery stay.
The community has 153 beds, making it one of the larger nursing communities, with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Rehabilitation includes post-operative care, respiratory care, nutrition and hydration management, and recovery after total joint replacement, amputation, fractures, and open-heart surgery. Short-term rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone recovering from one of these procedures or injuries who needs skilled care during recovery.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day. In practical terms, that is the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help with a longer stay when savings do not cover the full cost, and private pay means paying directly.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
How we're paid:If we help you find a home and you move in, that home may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Beltsville, MD. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Beltsville, MD. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Beltsville, MD. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Beltsville, MD
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maryland?
Assisted living in Maryland is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Maryland Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Maryland Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 20 nursing homes in Beltsville, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Beltsville, MD?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Beltsville, MD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Beltsville, MD?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
If you move into a community through us, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never changes your cost or which options we recommend. Learn more
Need Help?
Let us help you or a loved one find the perfect senior home.
We've received your request
Thank you for your interest!
Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.
