Nursing homes in Bethesda, MD

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bethesda, part of the Montgomery area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Bethesda, Maryland, serves as a primary healthcare hub in Montgomery County, currently home to four skilled nursing facilities. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers maintain a strong average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with two facilities achieving the top 5-star designation. MontCare at Bethesda, operated by Bethesda Operator LLC, stands out as a leading provider serving residents across the 20814 and 20817 ZIP codes.

Homes
4
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
2.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 4 homes
5
2 (50%)
4
0 (0%)
3
2 (50%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Bethesda

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Bethesda

  • All homes in Bethesda score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Bethesda

  1. 1
    MONTCARE AT BETHESDA
    BETHESDA OPERATOR LLC · Large
    5.0
  2. 2
    MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE
    MAPLEWOOD PARK RETIREMENT SERVICES INC · Small
    5.0
  3. 3
    STERLING CARE BETHESDA
    STERLING CARE · Large
    3.0
  4. 4
    CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA
    VIERRA COMMUNITIES · Medium
    3.0

All homes in Bethesda

MONTCARE AT BETHESDA
BETHESDA OPERATOR LLC · Large · For Profit
5.04035
MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE
MAPLEWOOD PARK RETIREMENT SERVICES INC · Small · For Profit
5.05005
STERLING CARE BETHESDA
STERLING CARE · Large · For Profit
3.03024
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA
VIERRA COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit
3.03043

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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