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Best Nursing Homes in Gaithersburg, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Gaithersburg, MD using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Gaithersburg, MD our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Gaithersburg, MD.
4 homes
Other senior care options in Gaithersburg:
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: —The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Gaithersburg, 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: —The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Gaithersburg, 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: —The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Gaithersburg, 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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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 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Rockville
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3.97
Facility 3.97
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #32 / 120
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Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
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74
Facility 74
MD AVG 45
Rank #15 / 163
Alison Baraf
$57.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $57.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #1 / 105
$42.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $42.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #4 / 105
72.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #9 / 105
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Montgomery Village Health Care Center-
NH
RC
SNF
Montgomery
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68
Facility 68
MD AVG 45
Rank #30 / 163
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Rainbow Adult Day Health Care-
NH
ADC
MC
SNF
Gaithersburg (Shady Grove)
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55
Facility 55
MD AVG 45
Rank #60 / 163
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Shady Grove Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation-
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Rockville
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58
Facility 58
MD AVG 45
Rank #57 / 163
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every MD nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Gaithersburg. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
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Hebrew Home of Greater Washington provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Rockville, MD. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and a doctor is on staff for physician care within the community.

The community offers rehabilitation, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. Short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay, while respite care provides a brief stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Residents may keep pets, use the beauty salon, dental clinics, podiatry care, and banking services, and receive kosher meals that accommodate special diets.

Religious services and rehabilitation services are available on site. The combination of ongoing nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care may suit someone who needs nursing support, a temporary recovery stay, or a brief placement while a caregiver is away.

Phone: (301) 770-8366

Contact Hebrew Home of Greater Washington

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Overview of Montgomery Village Health Care Center

Montgomery Village Health Care Center is a beacon of quality care, offering comprehensive medical, nursing, social, and support programs tailored for long-term residents. With an unwavering commitment to personalized attention, their dedicated staff creates a warm and friendly environment, equipped with a wealth of experience and training. The center’s focus on superior clinical care is evident in their refined dining experiences, engaging recreational activities, and a plethora of thoughtful amenities that elevate the resident experience.
As a testament to their dedication, the center boasts an impressive team of licensed dietitians, advanced practice nurses available round the clock, registered nurses, and comprehensive social work services, ensuring that residents’ needs are met with excellence at every turn. With its strategic location in Maryland, the Montgomery Village Health Care Center stands as a reliable and compassionate haven for families and seniors, embodying the essence of trustworthiness and empathy. 

Phone: (301) 527-2500

Contact Montgomery Village Health Care Center

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Overview of Rainbow Adult Day Health Care

Tucked away in the welcoming neighborhood of Gaithersburg, MD, Rainbow Adult Day Health Care is a dedicated senior living community, offering an array of services, including personal care. Residents here are provided with supervised care daily to ensure they are comfortable and thriving with all the support they need to maintain their well-being and health. Committed to helping its residents continue living full, connected lives, the community offers a range of purposeful and invigorating experiences.

Residents here enjoy access to a full calendar of dynamic activities designed to keep them moving and stimulated. Nourishing meals that are both tasty and healthy are also offered to ensure residents always eat good and right on time. Here, residents can enjoy their peace of mind, knowing that they are cared for within a supportive environment that allows them to flourish and thrive.

Phone: (301) 987-8889

Contact Rainbow Adult Day Health Care

Shady Grove Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
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Overview of Shady Grove Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
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Shady Grove Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation runs a skilled nursing and therapy home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The clinical team focuses on post-acute recoveries through programs like LifeWorks Rehab and HeartWorks Recovery, which address stroke rehabilitation, orthopedic care, wound management, and oncology support. Financial coverage options include both Medicare and Medicaid.

Weekend nursing shifts average 3 hours and 2 minutes of direct care per resident each day. This time includes 34 minutes from registered nurses, 1 hour and 4 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 1 hour and 45 minutes from nurse aides, alongside regular physical therapy sessions. The surrounding suburban neighborhood holds a walkability score of 58 out of 100, indicating that the area is moderately walkable, though a car is still useful for most errands.

Prospective residents evaluating local skilled nursing options or short-term therapy programs can visit the property Monday through Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or contact the admissions department directly to verify open beds.

Phone: (301) 315-1900

Contact Shady Grove Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

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.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Gaithersburg, 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 4 nursing homes in Gaithersburg, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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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