All citations for Sterling Care Bethesda

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 27, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have policies on smoking.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0926, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.