NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (July 8, 2026) – Ninety-four percent of loved ones of residents at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington would recommend Charles E. Smith Life Communities’ flagship skilled nursing center, according to the results of the 2025 Maryland Nursing Home Family Experience of Care Survey.
This scoring exceeds averages for nursing homes in the state of Maryland by 22 percent and in Montgomery County by 19 percent.
“What an honor to hear that nearly every one of the loved ones surveyed would recommend us to others,” said Vice President of Operations Brenda L. Rice. “These results speak to the dedication of every person on our team, from our medical team and nursing associates to all those working behind the scenes to ensure quality standards are exceeded.”
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington outearned the statewide averages in every domain included in the survey: staff and administration, care provided to residents, food and meals, autonomy and residents’ rights, physical aspects of the nursing home, activities, and security and residents’ personal rights.
The Maryland Nursing Home Family Experience of Care Survey is an annual initiative to measure the experience and satisfaction of family members and other responsible parties of residents in Maryland nursing homes.
More than 200 nursing homes participated in the 2025 survey.
About Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish faith-based organization serving more than 1,300 older adults annually, including nearly 1,200 on its 38-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland, and approximately 200 in-home clients throughout the Greater Washington region. Founded in 1910, CESLC is among the largest single-site senior living campuses in the nation, featuring a wide range of living options and services, including independent apartment living (Revitz House and Ring House), assisted living (Cohen-Rosen House and Landow House), and long-term and post-acute care (Hebrew Home of Greater Washington). CESLC is committed to empowering older adults by offering meaningful connections, intellectual engagement, artistic expression and cultural exploration. CESLC also provides outpatient senior-focused medical care (Hirsh Health Center) and offers the region’s only temporary shelter exclusively serving victims of elder abuse (ElderSAFE™ Center). Additionally, CESLC provides personalized care that empowers older adults in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington D.C., to live safely and independently in the comfort of their homes (SmithLife® Homecare).
