Ahc Bethesda
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based on 53 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (6 vs median 5.0)
Below average in TN · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While the facility has a dedicated rehab team and some highly praised individual staff members, the consistency of care remains a significant concern. Families should conduct frequent, unannounced visits and maintain direct communication with the nursing staff to ensure basic needs like hygiene and medication management are being met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
53 reviews on Google“AHC Bethesda, now operating as Grandview Post Acute, has experienced significant turnover and management changes, leading to a polarized reputation. While some families praise specific nurses and the rehab therapy team for compassionate care, others report critical failures in basic hygiene, medication oversight, and responsiveness to resident needs. Families should be aware that experiences vary widely depending on the specific staff members assigned to their loved one.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated individual nursing and CNA staff
- Effective rehabilitation therapy department
- Helpful and informative admissions process
- Clean and welcoming facility environment
Concerns
- Neglect of basic hygiene and wound care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Unresponsive to call lights and resident assistance (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor medication management and lack of communication (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Understaffing, particularly on weekends (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 45 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a dedicated rehab team; how do you ensure that same level of focused attention carries over into daily hygiene and wound care routines?
- 2With the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure call lights are answered promptly, especially during weekend shifts?
- 3Can you walk me through your process for medication management and how you keep families updated if there is a change in a resident's health status?
- 4I see that you actively respond to feedback online; how does that process help you improve the quality of care or address specific concerns raised by families?
- 5Given the feedback regarding the dining experience, what steps is the facility taking to improve meal quality and ensure residents are receiving adequate nutritional support?
- 6What does a typical day look like for residents in terms of social engagement and activities, and how do you encourage participation for those who may be more reserved?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Mom went there for rehab following a fall. She was 91 and put her in a room with a 30 + year old who cranked down the Ac. Her fingers were even turning blue. After showering her they put her to bed with a wet head.”
“My grandmother was admitted on Friday, and I went to visit her last night. From the very beginning, there were serious issues: Entry Issues: We waited 15 minutes just to be let into the building.”
“My Mom was in Grandview for almost 4 months on the Rehab side and the Nurses and Cna did a great job with her .The Nurse Practitioner is Amazing there also .My Mom loved One CNA his name is Brandon and he was so good to her”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaint reports about this facility, raising concerns about resident abuse and neglect that triggered federal investigations in 2023 and 2024. The facility has recurring issues with care planning, infection control, and safety hazards across all six surveys from 2019 to 2026, though all violations have been corrected with provider dates of compliance.
Jan 21, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
May 6, 2025Routine9
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
May 21, 2024Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Sep 27, 2023Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Mar 31, 2022Routine19
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Jun 12, 2019Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Ahc Bethesda
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
279 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 4 of 5
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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