Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (66% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Ensconced within the vibrant mid-Atlantic region, the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington stands as a testament to exceptional nursing home care, complemented by a profound commitment to assisted senior living. Boasting a sprawling facility, this home offers a haven of long-term care that extends far beyond the ordinary, ensuring that seniors find not just care, but a true sense of home and belonging.
With a focus on comprehensive well-being, the home not only provides 24-hour care services and expert rehabilitation programs, but also caters to the unique needs of assisted living places. The presence of full-time physicians, engaging recreation and therapy programs, and the comfort of religious services and spiritual care create an environment where residents flourish. Volunteers extend their helpful hands, fostering a sense of community, while a myriad of on-site amenities – from convenient banking services and Wi-Fi access to specialized care such as podiatry and dental clinics, a beauty salon, and a library – enrich the lives of residents, turning the Hebrew Home into a cherished haven for senior care.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 54m per day
vs Maryland avg
+4%
Standout metric
LPN / LVN is +29% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 39m per day | ▼ 21% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 10m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 9m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 34m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 29m per day | ▼ 21% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
558
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
69.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
115 days
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #147 / 985Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 985 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation
Newsweek ranked Hebrew Home of Greater Washington as the top nursing home in Maryland for 2025.
AccreditationsPlatinum-level certification from SAGECare, Silver - Achievement in Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing
Library
Beauty Salon
Dental Clinics
Podiatry Care
Banking Services
Wi-Fi Access
Personal Laundry Service
Specific ProgramsSmithLife® Home Care, ElderSAFE™ Center
Religious ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Food DescriptionKosher meals accommodate special diets and are served 'home-style'.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
30 days
Private pay
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$57.8M
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$9.6M
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$57.8M
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$9.6M
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Other income
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$4.9M
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Payroll costs
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
$42.1M
72.9% of net patient revenue
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Other operating costs
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$25.3M
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
Total costs
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$67.4M
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Admissions
1,252 totalCoverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare
66%
Private pay
25%
Medicaid
9%
Discharges
1,226 totalCoverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare
66%
Private pay
17%
Medicaid
17%
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Maryland
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Is Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in a walkable area?
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington?
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington's occupancy is 69.4%.
Are there photos of Hebrew Home of Greater Washington?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Hebrew Home of Greater Washington?
(301) 770-8366 will put you in contact with the team at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington.
Is Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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