Sterling Care Bethesda

Sterling Care Bethesda

Bethesda, Maryland

Address

5721 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814

Phone

+1 301-530-1600

7.0 /10

Sterling Care Bethesda Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

11 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
11 above national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.36 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.44 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.94 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.92 hrs
Physical therapy
0.02 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 3 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Sterling Care Bethesda 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
200 certified beds · ~169 avg residents/day (84% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Sterling Care Bethesda is a 200-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Bethesda, Maryland, operated by a limited liability company. The center maintains a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by 4-star ratings in both health inspections and quality measures. While the facility holds these ratings for clinical outcomes and inspections, its staffing level is currently rated at 2 stars.

Location

5721 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814, Bethesda, MD

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sterling Care Bethesda?
Sterling Care Bethesda has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Sterling Care Bethesda score on health inspections?
Sterling Care Bethesda received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Sterling Care Bethesda?
Sterling Care Bethesda has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Sterling Care Bethesda have?
Sterling Care Bethesda has 200 certified beds.
Does Sterling Care Bethesda accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Sterling Care Bethesda accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Sterling Care Bethesda located?
Sterling Care Bethesda is located at 5721 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814, Bethesda, Maryland.
How can I contact Sterling Care Bethesda?
You can reach Sterling Care Bethesda by phone at +1 301-530-1600.

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How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.

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