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Sterling Care Bethesda

5721 GROSVENOR LANE, BETHESDA, MD, 20814

(301) 530-1600

sterlingcarehealth.com/sterling-care-bethesda

200 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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5721 Grosvenor Lane

Bethesda, MD 20814

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Bed capacity

200

State license

2415014

CMS facility ID

215187

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Sterling Care Bethesda

Street address

5721 GROSVENOR LANE

City / state / ZIP

Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone

(301) 530-1600

Website

sterlingcarehealth.com/sterling-care-bethesda

State license #

2415014

About this facility — Sterling Care Bethesda

Sterling Care Bethesda is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bethesda, Maryland. It is licensed for 200 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland (120 beds).

It is one of 17 senior care facilities in Bethesda and 221 skilled nursing facilities across Maryland. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Sterling Care Bethesda 55 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Sterling Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bbf Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2022

Frankel, Chaim

Indirect owner — since 2022

Jek Irrv Tr

Indirect owner — since 2022

Kagan, Jeffrey

Managing employee · Officer — since 2022

Nmj Irrv Tr

Indirect owner — since 2022

Sava Acquisition Llc

Indirect owner — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1989-02-10

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

16 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-04-27

Nurse staffing

3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$439 per day (≈ $13,350/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

70% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 24% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

right at the MD median of $439/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

200

Licensed as

Long Term Care

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0627

D · No harm found

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0655

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0657

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0688

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-29

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-05-29

2026-02-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0809

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2026-03-12

F-0921

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-03-12

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (39 citations)

2025-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

F-0921

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

2023-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-09-26

2020-01-31Health inspection10 citations

F-0580

B · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0585

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0609

B · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0657

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0690

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0791

E · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2020-03-17

F-0926

D · No harm found

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2020-03-17

2026-04-27Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0341

D · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0362

E · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-05-29

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-05-29

2025-03-06Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0223

F · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-04-25

2020-01-31Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-02-05

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2020-02-05

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 215187.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.2152 ratings on Google

★★★★★Calvin Foster-El · 2026-07-06 · via Google
“I would.like to leave a 5 star review for the Business Office Manager Keisha Chase. Last week I visited my aunt and I saw one of those kindest acts from one human to another. A visitor was walking on the u it after seeing her family. While walking with some other visitors I notice a woman crying. Within a few seconds I saw a young woman coming down the hallway and she notices the woman crying. She…”

★★★★★Marie · 2026-04-10 · via Google
“I visited Sterling Care - Bethesda on April 3rd and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. As soon as I entered the facility, they were hosting a special event to celebrate Easter, and I was warmly welcomed and invited to join in the festivities. It was such a thoughtful gesture that immediately set a positive tone for the entire visit. Throughout the tour, every person I encountered w…”

★★★★★Vanessa Short · 2026-07-10 · via Google
“This review is to highlight the Business Office Ms. Chase. She is the absolute best. My Uncle is in the Dementia unit. Ms. Chase has helped me in so many ways. She is the gem that is untold. She cares for families and the residents. She does events in the front and make sure everyone is apart. I have attended about 3 of them. She always has a smile on her face. There has never been a time that I h…”

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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