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.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Bethesda
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- BETHESDA OPERATOR LLC1 home
- STERLING CARE1 home
- VIERRA COMMUNITIES1 home
- MAPLEWOOD PARK RETIREMENT SERVICES INC1 home
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
- 1MONTCARE AT BETHESDA5.0BETHESDA OPERATOR LLC · Large
- 2MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE5.0MAPLEWOOD PARK RETIREMENT SERVICES INC · Small
- 3STERLING CARE BETHESDA3.0STERLING CARE · Large
- 4CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA3.0VIERRA COMMUNITIES · Medium
All homes in Bethesda
| MONTCARE AT BETHESDA BETHESDA OPERATOR LLC · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE MAPLEWOOD PARK RETIREMENT SERVICES INC · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| STERLING CARE BETHESDA STERLING CARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA VIERRA COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.