Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Building Type: 2-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Beauty Services
Dining Services
Exercise Programs
Social and Recreational Activities
Transportation Services
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Maryland average 49.9
Maryland average 12.81
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
34 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 36 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Maryland average: 0.5
Maryland average: 0.6
Sterling Care Bethesda is located in Bethesda, Maryland.
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bethesda's city center to Sterling Care Bethesda's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,884 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 0 | 71 | 25,797 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 0 | 39 | 13,091 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,898 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,356 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,314 | 90 | 99% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,136 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,400 | 88 | 97% | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,059 | 68 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,041 | 69 | 76% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 720 | 71 | 78% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 618 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 541 | 48 | 53% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 496 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 332 | 70 | 77% | 4.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 277 | 60 | 66% | 4.5 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 8 | 9% | 7.9 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
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Sterling Care Bethesda has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sterling Care Bethesda is located at 5721 Grosvenor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814.
(301) 530-1600 will put you in contact with the team at Sterling Care Bethesda.
Yes — Sterling Care Bethesda is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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