Total health inspections
3
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Carriage Hill of Bethesda
Overview of Carriage Hill of Bethesda
Carriage Hill of Bethesda is a distinguished senior living community in West Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD, offering short-term rehabilitation, residential care, respite, and hospice care. With over 50 years of experience in delivering top-tier care and assistance, seniors can rest their worries and enjoy their life to the fullest. The community was also awarded the Best Nursing Home by the U.S. News for its top-notch quality in caring for seniors.
Featuring specially designed amenities and a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals, residents are encouraged to live an active and blissful retirement. While the end-of-life journey can be intimidating, the community works hard to provide proper support for seniors and their families to get through this difficult time. Carriage Hill of Bethesda is ideal for seniors looking for a place where they can find all their needs.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
108
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
102
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
102
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 months
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.7M
Profit
$39.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15,740,764.00
Profit
$39,285.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.7M
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 108
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Types of Care at Carriage Hill of Bethesda
Nursing Home
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
33
Citations per inspection
11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
28 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
29 moderate citations
4 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Bethesda
The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
Montcare Bethesda
-13%
-19%
+3%
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
MD 20817
110
70
RIBIKOW, JACK
84.7%
$5,130,700.00
$1,727,480.00
33.7%
104.80
3.0417
34
-13%-19%+3%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Carriage Hill of Bethesda
-33%
-8%
-13%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Bethesda
108
54
VUCICH, DEREK
71.4%
$15,636,866.00
$5,714,865.00
36.5%
102.20
3.4654
33
-33%-8%-13%Studio
Bartholomew House
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MD 20817
35
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio
Modena Reserve Bethesda
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MD 20814
113
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio
Sterling Care Bethesda
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Bethesda
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio
Montcare Bethesda
Type of care:
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
MD 20817
Bed Count:
110
Operator:
RIBIKOW, JACK
CCN:
215095
Occupancy:
84.7%
Home Revenue:
$5,130,700.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,727,480.00
Payroll %:
33.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
104.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0417
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
34
RN share vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Carriage Hill of Bethesda
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Bethesda
Bed Count:
108
Operator:
VUCICH, DEREK
CCN:
215234
Occupancy:
71.4%
Home Revenue:
$15,636,866.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,714,865.00
Payroll %:
36.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
102.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4654
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
33
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Bed Options:
Studio
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
148
Total Staff
148
Employees
0
Contractors
42,403
Total Hours (Quarter)
61
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
99 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
12 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
26 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 17,593 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 0 | 32 | 10,048 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,771 | 76 | 84% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,064 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,411 | 82 | 90% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,101 | 68 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,018 | 75 | 82% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 728 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 690 | 72 | 79% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 505 | 70 | 77% | 4.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 248 | 11 | 12% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 226 | 28 | 31% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 3 | 3% | 7.9 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
104 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
25 residents (24%)
Medicaid
35 residents (33.7%)
Private pay or other
44 residents (42.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
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.
18.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
18.4
42% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
35.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
35.0
36% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
37.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
37.6%
59% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.5%
36% worse 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
29.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.7%
15% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
50% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.7%
48% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
24% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
16.5%
18% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
11% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.8%
7% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.29
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.29
73% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.32
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.85
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.85
30% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.21
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
65.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
65.1%
17% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
73% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.2%
5% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.0%
13% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 21.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.9%
10% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 9.9%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.6%
9% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.8%
18% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Carriage Hill of Bethesda based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
71.4%
↓ 15.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$39,285
↓ ~$273K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,550,484
↑ ~$3.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.3%
↓ 4.1pp vs 2022
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