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Carriage Hill Bethesda

5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County

Discover Carriage Hill Bethesda, where compassionate care and personalized services meet. Learn more about how we support our residents’ well-being and quality of life.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 96% full (104 of 108 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bethesda

Carriage Hill Bethesda is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bethesda, MD, with 108 certified beds and an average of about 104 residents per day. It operates as part of the Vierra Communities network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.85 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 21 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.77 hrs/resident/day)
•21 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Bethesda, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 108
Avg. residents/day: 104
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Vierra Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 215234

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,320–$16,490/mo (median $13,980)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Frederick prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.77; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.85; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 26.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 21
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-01-17
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

2025-01-17Severity F — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2025-01-17Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2025-01-17Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2025-01-17Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Library
✓ Private rooms available
✓ Concierge services

Location

5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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4.5

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Common questions about Carriage Hill Bethesda

How much does Carriage Hill Bethesda cost?

Carriage Hill Bethesda does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bethesda, MD area typically runs $12,320–$16,490 per month (median $13,980, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Carriage Hill Bethesda's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Carriage Hill Bethesda 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Carriage Hill Bethesda?

Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Carriage Hill Bethesda?

Carriage Hill Bethesda has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Carriage Hill Bethesda have availability?

Typically 96% full (104 of 108 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Carriage Hill Bethesda offer?

Carriage Hill Bethesda in Bethesda, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 108 beds.

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