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Carriage Hill Bethesda

5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County · 108 certified beds · avg 105 residents/day · certified since Aug 8, 1991

Part of chain: VIERRA COMMUNITIES (3 facilities, chain avg rating 2.3★)

3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.70
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (43)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

DateSeverityWhat the facility was cited for
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not honor residents' right to receive the visitors they choose, at the times they choose.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not train its staff on dementia care and on recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Mar 26, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jan 17, 2025F · Potential for harm, facility-wideThe facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Jan 17, 2025F · Potential for harm, facility-wideThe facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Jan 17, 2025E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Jan 17, 2025E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Jan 17, 2025E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Jan 17, 2025E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Jan 17, 2025E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide routine dental care and 24-hour emergency dental care for residents.
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. · from a complaint
Jan 17, 2025D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives.
Feb 14, 2020E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 14, 2020D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Feb 14, 2020D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 14, 2020D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Feb 14, 2020D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Feb 14, 2020D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 14, 2020B · Minimal risk, repeatedThe facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (17 → 17).

YearCitationsSerious (G–L)Worst severity that year
202070E
2025190F
2026170D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avgU.S. avgWhere it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)3.703.833.95top 41% in Maryland; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours0.700.830.69top 48% in Maryland; top 36% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing3.293.433.50top 43% in Maryland; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)0.440.630.48bottom 38% in Maryland; top 40% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)24.540.245.8top 12% in Maryland; top 6% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)33.338.742.9top 34% in Maryland; top 33% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.97, RN 0.75, weekend 3.53. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / managerTypeRoleStakeSince
Carriage Hill Opco Holdco LLCOrganization5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest—01/01/2024
Derek R. Vucich Revocable TrustOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Derek R. Vucich TrustOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Vierra Communities LLCOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
Vucich, DerekIndividual5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest—06/01/2022
Carriage Hill Bethesda LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Carriage Hill Propco Holdco LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
CGD TrustOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Joseph Gift Dynasty TrustOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Joseph L. Vucich Dynasty TrustOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Joseph VucichOrganizationTrustee of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Lois VucichOrganizationTrustee of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Mbeboh, JuliusIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
Mbeboh, JuliusIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE05/20/2025
Parkway Financial and Accounting Services LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
Schiavi Wallace & Rowe PCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
The Wright Group Consulting, LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
Vierra Management LLCOrganizationOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
Vucich, DerekIndividualCorporate OfficerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 215234.