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Best Nursing Homes in Silver Spring, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 nursing homes in Silver Spring, MD using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Silver Spring

The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.

9 facilities compared · CMS & MD Dept. of Health data

Complete Care at Springbrook
NH
HC
PC
RC
Silver Spring
93
Facility 93
MD AVG 43
Rank #151 / 697
83.9% +2%2.77 -72%-27%$0336.6184A+
36
Facility 36
MD AVG 43
Rank #563 / 985
-$10.6M$4.8M45.1%215052
Bedford Court, a CCRC
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
Silver Spring (International Drive)
76
Facility 76
MD AVG 43
Rank #184 / 697
76.5% -7%4.81 -36%+27%$0237.7-43-
64
Facility 64
MD AVG 43
Rank #261 / 985
Welltower Opco Group LLC$23.1M$10.0M43.1%215246
Althea Woodland Nursing Home
NH
HC
MC
RC
Silver Spring (Montgomery Knolls)
50
Facility 50
MD AVG 43
Rank #225 / 697
91.7% +11%3.79 -3%0%$0297.3-48-
12
Facility 12
MD AVG 43
Rank #802 / 985
Toni Meyer$6.3M$2.5M40.3%215228
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring
NH
NC
PC
RC
Silver Spring
148
Facility 148
MD AVG 43
Rank #47 / 697
93.4% +13%3.51 +10%-7%$0
35
Facility 35
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #56 / 149
7.0-137-
16
Facility 16
MD AVG 43
Rank #772 / 985
2501 Musgrove Road Holdco LLC$10.8M$914.7k8.4%215224
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola
NH
HC
Silver Spring
151
Facility 151
MD AVG 43
Rank #45 / 697
87.9% +7%3.57 -55%-5%$05317.73142-
44
Facility 44
MD AVG 43
Rank #489 / 985
901 Arcola Avenue Opco LLC$18.3M$1.5M8.1%215014
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oakview
NH
PC
RC
Silver Spring (Wheaton)
138
Facility 138
MD AVG 43
Rank #58 / 697
84.2% +2%3.74 -53%-1%$06020.0-121-
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 43
Rank #638 / 985
Oakview Holdco LLC$16.0M$2.2M13.7%215338
Layhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
PC
Silver Spring (Bel Pre Road)
129
Facility 129
MD AVG 43
Rank #71 / 697
99.3% +21%2.94 -1%-22%$153.6k10420.83126-
8
Facility 8
MD AVG 43
Rank #868 / 985
-$21.6M$8.5M39.3%215168
Peak Healthcare at Fox Chase
NH
Silver Spring (Rock Creek Gardens)
87
Facility 87
MD AVG 43
Rank #166 / 697
89.8% +9%3.74 -69%-1%$07314.6270-
66
Facility 66
MD AVG 43
Rank #240 / 985
Summit Hills MD Holdco LLC$3.8M$1.5M39.8%215197
Bel Pre Healthcare Center
NH
HC
MC
RC
Silver Spring (Bel Pre Road)
100
Facility 100
MD AVG 43
Rank #117 / 697
93.7% +14%4.36 +78%+16%$48.5k
55
Facility 55
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #101 / 149
13.8175F
52
Facility 52
MD AVG 43
Rank #402 / 985
Option Holdings II LLC$11.1M$5.4M
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #99 / 148
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Overview of Bel Pre Healthcare Center

Peacefully set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD, Bel Pre Healthcare Center is an outstanding community that offers skilled nursing. Here, residents receive different levels of care, depending on their unique needs. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents are guaranteed to live their golden years without worries.

Featuring a well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents have plenty of things to do for recreation and wellness. Therapy services including occupational and physical therapy, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care are available to enhance residents’ living conditions. Delightful and healthy meals are served for residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need supplementary care to live comfortably in their later years.

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Overview of Fair Heart Senior Living

Fair Heart Senior Living is an assisted living community in Silver Spring, MD, offering personal care. Providing care with a resort-style setting, the community strives to help older adults maintain independence. Housekeeping, laundry, dining services, and scheduled transportation are also provided to enrich residents’ daily living experiences. The community also tailors care plans to residents’ unique needs to ensure they are well-cared for.

Social activities, fitness programs, and recreational programming are conducted to help residents live actively and stay socially engaged. A beauty salon and activity spaces, along with cozy living spaces, are also available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Located in the residential area of Silver Spring, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Maryland, especially with its individualized services and resort-style amenities.

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
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Silver Spring, 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 12 nursing homes in Silver Spring, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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.