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Best Nursing Homes in Bethesda, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Bethesda, MD using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Bethesda, MD our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Bethesda, MD.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Bethesda:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

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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 Table AL (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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Maplewood Park Place ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bethesda (Pooks Hill)
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 108
Rank #122 / 141
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56.1%
Facility 56.1%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #86 / 93
-32% - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +32% -
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
5
Facility 5
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #1 / 122
2.5
Facility 2.5
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #1 / 122
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38
Facility 38
MD AVG 45
Rank #101 / 160
Sunrise Senior Living Services Inc
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #41 / 104
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #31 / 104
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #35 / 104
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Sterling Care Bethesda ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Bethesda
200
Facility 200
MD AVG 108
Rank #8 / 141
A-
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #39 / 93
+8%
3.08
Facility 3.08
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #100 / 120
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -27% -21%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
38
Facility 38
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #46 / 122
7.6
Facility 7.6
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #28 / 122
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45
Facility 45
MD AVG 45
Rank #79 / 160
Bbf Holdings LLC
$23.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #23 / 104
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #28 / 104
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #54 / 104
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Carriage Hill of Bethesda ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Bethesda (Maplewood)
108
Facility 108
MD AVG 108
Rank #70 / 141
A
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #9 / 93
+17%
3.70
Facility 3.70
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #48 / 120
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -37% -5%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
43
Facility 43
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #60 / 122
14.3
Facility 14.3
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #85 / 122
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54
Facility 54
MD AVG 45
Rank #61 / 160
Derek Vucich
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #71 / 104
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #52 / 104
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #43 / 104
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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 3 analyzed for Bethesda. See how we rank facilities

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Maplewood Park Place

9707 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Maplewood Park Place offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Bethesda, MD. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 29 beds, Maplewood Park Place is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. One bedroom and two bedroom residences are available, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The listed starting price is $318 to $407 per day for a private room, giving families a daily amount to budget rather than a monthly starting figure.

Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs anything from independent living to nursing care, including a resident whose needs may increase over time or a family needing a short respite stay.

In the Pooks Hill neighborhood, the Walk Score is 38, an officially car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Complimentary transportation takes residents to shopping centers and doctors’ offices, so those trips do not require arranging a separate ride.

Residents can use the fitness center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and library. Entertainment, arts, nature excursions, and wellness opportunities offer additional ways to spend time on site or take part in organized activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.

Price range $318 - $407/Day
Phone: (301) 530-0500

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Sterling Care Bethesda

5721 Grosvenor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
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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.

Phone: (301) 530-1600

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Carriage Hill of Bethesda

5215 W Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Carriage Hill of Bethesda is a nursing home in Bethesda, Maryland, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, so this combination may suit a family seeking nursing care alongside memory, comfort focused, or short term respite services.

The home has 108 beds and offers studio housing, giving each resident a single private living space. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time available to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those ways to cover care. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage nearby errands independently.

Phone: (301) 897-5500

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Nursing Homes in Bethesda at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bethesda, 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: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bethesda, 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: 3.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bethesda, 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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Bethesda, 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 3 nursing homes in Bethesda, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, 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.

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