The nursing home failed to encode each resident’s assessment data and send it to the state on time. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 640 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA
BETHESDA, MD · Medicare-certified · 108 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Carriage Hill Bethesda has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and quality ratings and 4-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7652 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7652.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 1.88
- Weekend nursing
- 3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.2%9.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.6%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%1.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
51%13.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.1%16.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.1%8.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.5%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35.4%20.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
27.3%15.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.6%85.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66%41.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to update each resident’s assessment at least every three months. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 638 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VIERRA COMMUNITIES · 3 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 103.5 residents on an average day (96% of 108 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.