MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Maplewood Park Place in Bethesda, Maryland, has earned an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended for families seeking care. It ranks #30 out of 219 nursing homes in the state, placing it in the top half, and #5 out of 34 in Montgomery County, meaning only four local options are better. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with issues increasing from 2 in 2019 to 3 in 2025. Staffing is a strong point, with a perfect 5-star rating and only 16% turnover, well below the state average of 40%, which helps ensure continuity of care. Notably, the facility has no fines on record, suggesting compliance with regulations. Despite these strengths, there have been some concerning incidents. One serious finding revealed that staff failed to provide adequate supervision for a resident with a history of falls, resulting in actual harm. Additionally, there were issues with developing and implementing a comprehensive care plan for another resident, and another incident showed that staff did not follow physician orders for treatment, potentially impacting the resident's well-being. Overall, while Maplewood Park Place has significant strengths, families should be aware of these weaknesses when considering care options.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Maryland
- #30/219
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 16% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 32 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maryland facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 97 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Maryland nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (16%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (16%)
32 points below Maryland average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among Maryland's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.
The Ugly 5 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to develop and implement...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the medication administration observation, review of the facility's policy and procedure for medication administration, and interview with facility staff, it was determined that licensed faci...
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Aug 2019
2 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide adequate supervision and failed to implement intervention to prevent acci...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor review of the clinical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to revise the plan of care to reflect the type of assistance needed for walking in...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Maryland.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maryland facilities.
- • 16% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 32 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 5 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Maplewood Park Place's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Maryland, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Maplewood Park Place Staffed?
CMS rates MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 16%, compared to the Maryland average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Maplewood Park Place?
State health inspectors documented 5 deficiencies at MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE during 2019 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 4 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Maplewood Park Place?
MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 31 certified beds and approximately 16 residents (about 52% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BETHESDA, Maryland.
How Does Maplewood Park Place Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (16%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Maplewood Park Place?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Maplewood Park Place Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Maryland. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Maplewood Park Place Stick Around?
Staff at MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 16%, the facility is 30 percentage points below the Maryland average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 17%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Maplewood Park Place Ever Fined?
MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Maplewood Park Place on Any Federal Watch List?
MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.