STERLING CARE BETHESDA
5721 GROSVENOR LANE, Bethesda, MD 20814
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How STERLING CARE BETHESDA Compares
STERLING CARE BETHESDA is a 200-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bethesda, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.6%) is below the Maryland average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 200 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bethesda, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (46% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 20.9% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask STERLING CARE BETHESDA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STERLING CARE BETHESDA with other nursing homes in Bethesda.
How is STERLING CARE BETHESDA addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help STERLING CARE BETHESDA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STERLING CARE BETHESDA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at STERLING CARE BETHESDA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does STERLING CARE BETHESDA lag behind other Bethesda options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at STERLING CARE BETHESDA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bethesda
Bethesda sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 162,414 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $111,812
- Median home value
- $491,700
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bethesda.
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