Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Silver Spring, Maryland
4 of 12 nursing homes in Silver Spring (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Maryland statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 4 caution · 4 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,213
across 12 facilities
High Risk Facilities
4
4 Grade F
$276,587 in combined fines
Zero Fines
9
/12
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
49 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Silver Spring, Maryland, is strong, with 12 total facilities and 4 recommended options, representing 33%. Families should note that while there are no facilities in the caution tier, 4 facilities have incurred a total of $276,587 in fines, warranting careful consideration.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 RIDERWOOD VILLAGE (90) — Riderwood Village stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being and offers a welcoming environment with a Grade A. Residents benefit from personalized attention in a well-staffed 73-bed setting.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 BEDFORD COURT HEALTHCARE CENT. (83) — Bedford Court Healthcare Center boasts a strong CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, highlighting its dedication to quality service. With a Grade B+, this for-profit facility provides a comfortable environment for its 60 residents, ensuring top-notch care without any federal fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 REGENCY CARE OF SILVER SPRING, LLC (70) — Regency Care of Silver Spring, with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, offers solid care in a spacious 92-bed facility. While it has a Grade B, it still maintains a commitment to quality service, ensuring residents receive adequate support without any federal fines.
- 4 ALTHEA WOODLAND NURSING HOME (70) — Althea Woodland Nursing Home offers a reliable care environment with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. This Grade B facility provides quality support for its 50 residents, maintaining a record free of federal fines while focusing on the well-being and comfort of its residents.
The other 8 Silver Spring facilities didn't qualify — 4 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $276K.
Recommended
Riderwood Village stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being and offers a welcoming environment with a Grade A. Residents benefit from personalized attention in a well-staffed 73-bed setting.
Bedford Court Healthcare Center boasts a strong CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, highlighting its dedication to quality service. With a Grade B+, this for-profit facility provides a comfortable environment for its 60 residents, ensuring top-notch care without any federal fines.
Regency Care of Silver Spring, with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, offers solid care in a spacious 92-bed facility. While it has a Grade B, it still maintains a commitment to quality service, ensuring residents receive adequate support without any federal fines.
Althea Woodland Nursing Home offers a reliable care environment with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. This Grade B facility provides quality support for its 50 residents, maintaining a record free of federal fines while focusing on the well-being and comfort of its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Silver Spring Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 1.27 | 0.82 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 19 | 47.4 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 8?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 4 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $276,587
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Silver Spring Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Silver Spring's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 12 Silver Spring facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Silver Spring avg is 49 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Silver Spring facilities average 47.4 deficiencies per inspection
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Silver Spring at a Glance
Good News
- 4 facilities meet our strict criteria — 33% of the market
- 1 exceptional A-grade facility with 5-star CMS ratings
- 9 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 4 facilities carry Grade F — a significant share
- $276K in total fines across 3 facilities
- Worst facility has $153K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 50.6 (dragged down by 4 F-grades)
- 92% for-profit, 8% non-profit, 0% government
- 47.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Silver Spring, MD are recommended?
4 of 12 nursing homes in Silver Spring (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Silver Spring "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Silver Spring?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.