Carriage Hill Bethesda
Bethesda, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215234) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 897-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carriage Hill Bethesda has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Carriage Hill Bethesda reports total nurse staffing of about 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 24.5%.
Carriage Hill Bethesda has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Carriage Hill Bethesda is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 8, 1991, and operates 108 certified beds with an average daily resident count of 104.6.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carriage Hill Bethesda holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Maryland (state average overall: 3.13). Broken down by CMS's four rating categories: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the staffing rating is 4 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 24.5%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS also reports 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data.
Carriage Hill Bethesda is part of the Vierra Communities chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 across the chain. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed within the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carriage Hill Bethesda has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Carriage Hill Bethesda is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 24.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carriage Hill Bethesda has 108 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 104.6.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Vierra Communities chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 8, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four dimensions: overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3018975500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3018975500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215234?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.