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 17 of 17 citations

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 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.