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CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA

5215 CEDAR LANE, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Score: 64 / 100

Carriage Hill Bethesda is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Carriage Hill Bethesda is near the national average, with 3.71 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 33 deficiencies at Carriage Hill Bethesda. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.73 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.85 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Jan 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0640 Severity F
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity E
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity E
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0638 Severity E
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 35.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
108
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17