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Bedford Court Healthcare Cent.

3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906

CCN 215246 · For-profit, limited liability company · 60 certified beds · chain Sunrise Senior Living

Continuing care retirement community
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

Certified for 60 beds, Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. serves Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.

CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.

Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 15, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.

Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 19.1%.

28health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
5.1nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
71%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)43 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityMontgomery Co. medianMaryland medianUS average
Overall star rating5333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles28404528.7
Citations per 100 beds46.739.843.726.8
Total nurse hours per resident day5.13.73.63.9
RN hours per resident day0.60.70.70.7
Nursing staff turnover19.1%34.8%41.5%45.8%
Fines listed$0$0$0—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)11
Cycle 215
Cycle 32

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Mar 2026, 12 Dec 2024.

Severity mix: D ×18 E ×9 F ×1

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
20 Mar 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0761Ensure 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.EComplaint investigation22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.EStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey22 Apr 2026
20 Mar 2026F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation22 Apr 2026
12 Dec 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.EStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard survey26 Jan 2025
27 Feb 2020F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey11 Apr 2020
27 Feb 2020F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey11 Apr 2020

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.

Staffing

Total nursing5.06 h
Nurse aides2.98 h
LPN1.46 h
RN0.62 h
Weekend total4.58 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 19.1%, RNs 50.0%; 4 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityMaryland medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay10.0%20.0%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.6%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay1.0%0.9%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.9%2.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.2%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay8.7%5.3%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay17.6%11.9%13.4%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Welltower Ccrc Opco Llc. Chain: Sunrise Senior Living (4 facilities).

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Welltower Opco Group LLCDirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Welltower IncIndirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Welltower Trs Holdco LLCIndirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Sunrise Senior Living Management IncOperational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Sunrise Senior Living Management IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Welltower IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Welltower Opco Group LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018
Welltower Trs Holdco LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2018

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

Other nursing homes in Montgomery County

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Complete Care At WheatonWheaton1165433731.9—21 Apr 2026
Friends Nursing HomeSandy Spring825451923.2$23K26 May 2026
Hebrew Home of Greater WashingtonRockville558544315.6—23 Apr 2026
Ingleside At King FarmRockville455451942.2—31 Mar 2026
Maplewood Park PlaceBethesda3155—516.1—10 Mar 2025
Montcare At BethesdaBethesda1205432823.3—25 Feb 2026
Montcare At PotomacPotomac1685442112.5—18 Feb 2026
Montgomery Village Care CenterGaithersburg1475533926.5—16 Apr 2025

All 34 facilities in Montgomery County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. been cited for?

28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.

Has Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Bedford Court Healthcare Cent.?

It is part of the Sunrise Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Welltower Opco Group LLC, Welltower Inc and Welltower Trs Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Mar 2026.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.