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Carriage Hill Bethesda

Carriage Hill Bethesda is a nursing home community in Bethesda, MD.

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  • Interior

    A modern lounge area featuring comfortable seating and a cozy fireplace.

  • Decor

    A well-organized patient room featuring a bed, nightstand with a lamp, and a comfortable chair.

  • Building

    A two-story brick residential building with well-maintained landscaping and a blooming tree.

  • Windows

    A bright and spacious sunroom featuring comfortable seating and a dining area with large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

  • Landscaping

    A view of a brick building set in an urban landscape, featuring a winding roadway and surrounding greenery.

  • Entrance

    A welcoming lobby featuring a seating area, decorative artwork, and wooden doors.

  • Outdoor Seating

    A welcoming bench at Carriage Hill, surrounded by lush landscaping.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious fitness center featuring modern exercise equipment and large windows that provide ample natural light.

  • Waiting Area

    A clean and modern interior of a medical clinic featuring a waiting area and private consultation spaces.

5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 113 reviews
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Overall Review of Carriage Hill Bethesda

common 16 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility

Residents and families repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept building.

Many reviewers describe the facility as very clean and well maintained, often adding that it does not have strong “nursing home” odors. Several comments also mention the building feels organized and fresh. A smaller number of negative reviews still criticize care quality, but cleanliness is not the main theme there.

common 9 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support

Physical therapy and rehabilitation efforts are often described positively.

A recurring theme is that therapy teams help residents stay active, regain strength, or make progress in rehab. Multiple reviewers call out physical therapy as professional, patient, and effective, including experiences where weekend coverage helped address continuity. Some reviews are more mixed, with a few criticisms of rehab execution, but the overall feedback on therapy is frequently positive.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care staff can feel inconsistent

Some residents describe delayed help and breakdowns in day-to-day care.

Alongside strong praise, several reviews describe problems with responsiveness and follow-through, including long waits for help and missed or delayed assistance. A few reviewers mention issues with medication being late or not handled as expected, and communication gaps around care planning or updates. Others describe negative treatment experiences, including disrespect or aggression, which contrasts with the kindness described in many positive reviews.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and communication

Communication and coordination receive mixed feedback from families.

Some reviewers say staff were quick to answer questions, involve families, and keep things moving with paperwork and care planning. Others describe difficulty getting updates, not hearing back from specific staff, or delays that affected medical coordination and discharge planning. The contrast suggests experiences vary widely depending on the unit and the situation reviewers were managing.

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Food quality is mixed

Dining feedback ranges from strong to disappointing.

Some residents and families praise the food, including saying loved ones enjoy meals and that dietary needs are met. At the same time, other reviewers criticize meals as poor quality or as not matching dietary needs, leading to refusals. This aligns with the community offering diet support tied to diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

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Activities and engagement

Residents are described as having activities to stay engaged.

Reviewers mention that residents are kept involved through daily scheduled activities and activity groups. A few comments also describe therapy sessions and group time as a lively part of the day. One review notes food rather than activities as the issue, while negative feedback elsewhere focuses more on staffing and care responsiveness.

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Convenient nearby transit

Nearby transit options can make getting around easier.

The immediate area includes multiple metro stations and pharmacy options within a short drive, which can help visitors with errands and transportation. One reviewer also mentions convenience to surrounding areas, reinforcing that the location is considered practical by some families.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (11 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (11 miles away)
  • Washington Dulles International (19 miles away) Washington Dulles International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Medical Center Metro Station (0.6 miles)
  • Bethesda Metro Station (1.6 miles)
  • Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station (1.6 miles)
  • Forest Glen Metro Station (3.3 miles)
  • Twinbrook Metro Station (4 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.6 miles)
  • Glenmont Metro Station (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Capitol Medical Group (1.7 miles)
  • Foxhall Pediatrics (5.1 miles)
  • Mary's Center (6.4 miles)
  • Potomac Valley Orthopedic (7 miles)
  • Children's National - Main Hospital (7.3 miles)
  • One Medical (7.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Lost Sock Roasters (5.2 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (7.3 miles)
  • The Coffee Bar (7.5 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Menchie's Westfield Montgomery Mall (2.5 miles)
  • Jollibee (3.4 miles)
  • Silver Diner (3.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • Denizens Brewing Co. (4.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.5 miles)
  • Founding Farmers (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Montgomery 16 (2.7 miles)
  • AMC Georgetown 14 (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • Chevy Chase Park (2.7 miles)
  • Winding Creek Local Park (3.6 miles)
  • Rock Creek Park (3.9 miles)
  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park (4 miles)
  • Georgian Forest Park & Tennis Courts (5.4 miles)
  • Falls Road Park (5.6 miles)
  • Fort Slocum Park (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Holy Cross Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles)
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • Georgetown University Hospital Pasquerilla Center (6.8 miles)
  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center (7.2 miles)
  • Children's National Medical Center (7.3 miles)
  • Howard University Hospital (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Congregational Church (4.7 miles)
  • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (7.5 miles)

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