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Carriage Hill Bethesda
5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
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.
Carriage Hill Bethesda, in Bethesda, Maryland, is certified for 108 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Vierra Communities chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 19, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 39.8 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 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 24.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 40 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 39.8 | 39.8 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.5% | 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
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Mar 2026, 17 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×34 E ×6 F ×2 B ×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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0585 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.5%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.2% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.5% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | 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: Carriage Hill Opco Llc. Chain: Vierra Communities (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2024 |
| Vierra Communities LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Vierra Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Carriage Hill Bethesda LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Carriage Hill Propco Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Parkway Financial and Accounting Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
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
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. | Silver Spring | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 46.7 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Complete Care At Wheaton | Wheaton | 116 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 31.9 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Friends Nursing Home | Sandy Spring | 82 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 23.2 | $23K | 26 May 2026 |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Rockville | 558 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 5.6 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Ingleside At King Farm | Rockville | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 42.2 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Maplewood Park Place | Bethesda | 31 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 16.1 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Montcare At Bethesda | Bethesda | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Montcare At Potomac | Potomac | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 12.5 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
All 34 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Carriage Hill Bethesda been cited for?
43 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 Carriage Hill Bethesda been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Carriage Hill Bethesda compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Carriage Hill Bethesda?
It is part of the Vierra Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Carriage Hill Opco Holdco LLC, Vierra Communities LLC and Vierra Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Carriage Hill Bethesda last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 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.