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CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA is a for profit - limited liability company facility in BETHESDA, MD with 108 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 33 deficiency records on file.

5215 CEDAR LANE, BETHESDA, MD 20814

Phone: 3018975500

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
215234
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
108
Residents
103
In Hospital
No
County
Montgomery
Last Inspection
Jan 17, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.73 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.13
CNA Hours
1.85
Total Nursing Hours
3.71 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.21
Nursing Turnover
25.3%
RN Turnover
38.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA

CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA operates 108 certified beds in BETHESDA, MD with approximately 103 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 33 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.71 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.73 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 25.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (33 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0800

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0921

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

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0790

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0640

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0636

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

B — Pattern - No harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2020 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 7, 2019 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 35.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 21.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 86.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 62.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 33.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 10.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 76.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.1% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA?
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA?
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA reports 3.71 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.73 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 25.3%.
How many beds does CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA have?
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA has 108 certified beds with approximately 103 residents. The facility is located at 5215 CEDAR LANE, BETHESDA, MD 20814.
Does CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA has 33 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA received any fines or penalties?
No, CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA?
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA was on Jan 17, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA?
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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