Nursing homes in Bethesda, MD
Bethesda, MD has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Park Place9707 Old Georgetown Road · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | Not available | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 31 | None |
| Montcare at Bethesda6530 Democracy Boulevard · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Carriage Hill Bethesda5215 Cedar Lane · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 108 | None |
| Sterling Care Bethesda5721 Grosvenor Lane · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 200 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Maryland, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Bethesda
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 27, 2026 · Sterling Care Bethesda · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Bethesda
Which nursing home in Bethesda has the highest Medicare rating?
Maplewood Park Place and Montcare at Bethesda share the highest overall rating in Bethesda: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Bethesda have been fined?
None of the 4 nursing homes in Bethesda has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Bethesda?
No. None of the 4 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Bethesda is the largest?
Sterling Care Bethesda, with 200 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.