Sterling Care Bethesda

Inspection history (52)

Records from March 2019 to April 2026.

• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0627

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0627 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0628

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0655

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0641

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0694

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0694 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0676

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

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• April 27, 2026 · D

  Citation F0558

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-27 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · F

  Citation F0809

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0809 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · F

  Citation F0921

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 6, 2025 · D

  Citation F0578

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-06 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 6, 2025 · D

  Citation F0693

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-06 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 6, 2025 · D

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-06 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 6, 2025 · D

  Citation F0760

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-06 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.08 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)