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Complaint Investigation

Carriage Hill Bethesda

March 26, 2026 · Bethesda, MD · 5215 Cedar Lane
Citations 4
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 108
Provider ID 215234
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Inspection Summary

CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA in BETHESDA, MD — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA in BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-15.

Federal health inspectors cited CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA in BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-15.

Federal health inspectors cited CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA in BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-15.

Federal health inspectors cited CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA in BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0919 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BETHESDA, MD, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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