Sterling Care Bethesda
Bethesda, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215187) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 530-1600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Care Bethesda holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sterling Care Bethesda reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.9%.
Sterling Care Bethesda has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sterling Care Bethesda is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland. Certified since February 1989, the facility maintains 200 certified beds with an average of 179.7 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS assigns Sterling Care Bethesda an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is essentially at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file.
CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Sterling Care Bethesda is part of the Sterling Care chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars, higher than this location's individual rating.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as sourced for this listing; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Sterling Care Bethesda has an overall 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?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sterling Care Bethesda has 200 certified beds with an average of 179.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sterling Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 10, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Sterling Care Bethesda scores 3, 3, 4, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3015301600 and verify details 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 3015301600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215187?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.