Nursing Homes · Bethesda, MD
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sterling Care Bethesda
5721 Grosvenor Lane · Bethesda, MD 20814 · 200 certified beds
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About Sterling Care Bethesda
Sterling Care Bethesda is a nursing home in Bethesda, Maryland. Its capacity is 200 beds, above the Montgomery County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Sterling Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 52 citations, the most recent on April 27, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.15 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Bethesda. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (52)
Records from March 2019 to April 2026.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
August 29, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
January 31, 2020
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2020.
March 15, 2019
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2019.
March 15, 2019
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2019.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.15 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Sterling Care, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.2 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 5.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Maryland.
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