Best Skilled Nursing in Bethesda, Maryland
5 communities found
Bethesda has 7 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.5 based on 866 reviews read across the group. Of the 7 rated communities, 4 report Medicare star data averaging 4.3, with 2 earning five stars and none rated one star. Amenities such as wheelchair access, 24-hour staff, and on-site RNs appear at all 7 communities, while private rooms and housekeeping are found at 6.
- 5communities
- 4.5average rating, 5 rated
- 793family reviews read
Carriage Hill Bethesda Health & Rehab
Bethesda, Maryland
4.5(340)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Montcare Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland
4.5(292)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hillwood Memory Care Home
Bethesda, Maryland
5(5)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Auxiliary House Memory Care Home
Bethesda, Maryland
4.5(8)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Sterling Care Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland
4.2(148)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Bethesda
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Carriage Hill Bethesda Health & Rehab
4.5 (340 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units
Reviewers praise Carriage Hill Bethesda for attentive nursing and therapy staff, smooth admissions, and a clean, welcoming environment with no negative reviews noted.
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4.5 (292 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Montcare Bethesda is a recently renovated skilled nursing facility where most reviewers praise the clean setting and attentive care team, though one noted a lack of compassion from non-nursing staff.
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5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hillwood is a small, homelike memory care residence where staff know residents deeply, communication is strong, and caregivers are long-tenured.
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Auxiliary House Memory Care Home
4.5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Auxiliary House is a small, home-like memory care community where staff know each resident personally and respond quickly, especially for those living with dementia.
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4.2 (148 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 200 units
Sterling Care Bethesda is praised for personalized Medicaid and care planning help, warm staff, engaging activities, and a recent AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award.
What families say about skilled nursing in Bethesda
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Bethesda communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted at 86% of the 7 communities, and a warm, home-like feel, cited at 71%. Memory care and building upkeep each draw praise from 57%, while activities and social life are mentioned by 43%. On the concern side, 71% of families raise issues with cost and billing, 57% point to communication with families, and 29% mention staff attitude.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Building and grounds 80%
- Warm, home-like feel 80%
- Communication with families 60%
- Medical and nursing care 60%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 60%
- Staff attitude 40%
- Communication with families 40%
Skilled Nursing in Bethesda: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), 24-hour staff (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), medication management (5).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Maryland
Most Maryland families cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds first, often drawing on savings and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a family holds a policy, can also help offset monthly costs, though coverage varies by policy and it's worth reviewing the terms early. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care in these settings.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Maryland.
Skilled Nursing near Bethesda
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase3.1 mi | 11 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.1 mi |
| North Bethesda3.4 mi | 8 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.4 mi |
| Kensington3.6 mi | 12 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Potomac4.6 mi | 16 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 mi |
| McLean, Virginia5.8 mi | 8 | 4.7 / 5 | 5.8 mi |
| Rockville6 mi | 39 | 4.6 / 5 | 6 mi |
| Silver Spring7.4 mi | 60 | 4.4 / 5 | 7.4 mi |
| Washington, District of Columbia8.1 mi | 55 | 3.8 / 5 | 8.1 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Bethesda, 793 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Bethesda ask about.
- Home Care in Maryland: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Bethesda: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Bethesda, Maryland?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Bethesda, Maryland, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Bethesda are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Hillwood Memory Care Home (5★, 5 ratings), Carriage Hill Bethesda Health & Rehab (4.5★, 340 ratings), Montcare Bethesda (4.5★, 292 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Bethesda?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Bethesda has assisted living (16 communities), memory care (8 communities), independent living (6 communities), at-home care (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Bethesda?
Families rate Bethesda skilled nursing long term care communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 793 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Bethesda skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Bethesda communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), building and grounds (mentioned for 80%), warm, home-like feel (mentioned for 80%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (60%), staff attitude (40%), communication with families (40%).
How do Bethesda nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bethesda carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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