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Montcare at Wheaton

11901 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 · Montgomery County · (301) 942-2500

94 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215048 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 9, 2026, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).

None of its 57 health citations since September 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.82 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.81 of those hours.

35.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 57 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
43D
12E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 9, 2026Standard inspection · 15 citations
  1. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to return medications to the pharmacy when residents were discharged or when the physician ordered a dose change, and the pharmacy failed to specify how much fluid to add to a powdered medication. This deficient practice was evidenced in 4 (#2, #100, #101, #103) residents who were discharged and 1 (#59) resident whose medication dose was adjusted and 2 (#24, #35) residents whose medication order was incomplete. The deficient practice was discovered during the recertification survey.
  2. E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observations and interview it as determined that the facility staff failed to store and label medications in accordance to professional principles as evidenced of loose medications on the medication cart. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 of 1 medication cart inspected during the recertification survey.
  3. D
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    F557 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observation, interviews and record review it was determined that facility staff failed to provide a homelike environment by having another resident's clothes in the room and having unnecessary equipment in the room hindering the resident's independence. This was evident for 1 Resident (#9) of 24 residents observed during the recertification survey.
  4. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment for Residents. This finding was found to be evident in the following Resident rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], 210, 214, 215 and 216) and the facility internet cafe.
  5. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor record review and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to accurately code a Resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. This finding was found to be evident in 1 (Resident #82) out of 9 Residents reviewed for accuracy of assessments during the recertification survey.
  6. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor record review and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for a Resident. This finding was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #6) out of 9 Residents reviewed for development and implementation of a comprehensive care plan.
  7. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor record review and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to update and revise a Resident's care plan. This finding was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #18) out of 9 Residents reviewed for revision of Resident's care plans.
  8. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on an observation and interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a medication was stored according to professional nursing standards as evidenced by a unlabeled blister pack of medication on the medication cart. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 of 1 medication cart inspected during the recertification survey.
  9. D
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    F711 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on review of medical records and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physicians/ nurse practitioners document resident treatments accurately. This was evident for 1 Resident (#3) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during the recertification survey.
  10. D
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    F814 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to dispose garbage and refuse properly. This finding was found to be evident during the tour of the kitchen and outside dumpster area during the recertification survey.
  11. D
    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
    F839 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews with facility staff and review of facility administration records, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff had an active nursing license. This was evident for 1 (Staff #13) of 1 health care professional reviewed during the recertification survey.
  12. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor record review and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an accurate and complete medical record for a Resident. This finding was found to be evident in 1 (Resident #6) out of 9 Residents reviewed for Resident Record identifiable information.
  13. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations and facility staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to 1) ensure that the environment of resident care was maintained in a manner that minimized the potential spread of infection and 2) use appropriate infection control practice during urinary catheter maintenance. This was evident for 4 ( Resident's #37, #1, #2 and #68) out of 24 residents observed during the recertification survey. 1)On 01/05/2026 at 10:40 AM the surveyor conducted observations of resident care areas. Upon entrance into Resident #37's room, it was observed that there were two bags of trash on the bathroom floor. During interview with Registered Nurse, Staff #6, the surveyor showed the bags of trash to Staff #6, who acknowledged that the trash was improperly stored and confirmed that the bags will be disposed appropriately. [...]
  14. D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    F919 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to have a call light device accessible for Residents to call for staff assistance. This was found to be evident in 4 (Resident #18, 62, 92 and 37) out of 32 Residents reviewed for Resident call system accessibility.
  15. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for Residents and staff providing assistance to Residents. This finding was found to be evident in 1 shared Resident bathroom (room [ROOM NUMBER]) and in the nursing unit nourishment room.
July 11, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 35 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents.
  2. E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wrote3) On 6/20/24, review of Resident #84's medical record revealed a Minimum Data Set discharge assessment, with an assessment reference date of 3/25/24, that included documentation that the resident was discharged to a short term general hospital. Further review of the medical record failed to reveal documentation to support that the resident was discharged to a hospital. Review of the medical record revealed a My Transition Home document, dated 3/25/24, which included in Section D Social Services, which was signed by Director of Social Service (Staff #17), the reason for the discharge was the completion of therapy and discharge goals met. The transfer setting was listed as Home/Community (eg.private home/apt., board/care, assisted living, group home, transitional living, other residential care arrangements). The area for discharge address was noted to be blank. [...]
  3. E
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident or resident representative with a summary of their baseline care plan and a summary of their medications on admission. This was evident for 1 (#64) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
  4. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to develop and implement comprehensive, resident centered care plans. This was evident for 1 (#22) of 1 residents reviewed for rehab and restorative and 1 (#64) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medication.
  5. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff 1) failed to ensure that interdisciplinary team care plan meetings were held to review and revise the care plans following each MDS assessment, and 2) failed to have a system in place to ensure that therapy recommendations are incorporated into resident care plans. This was evident for 4 (#286, #24, #64, #43) of 9 residents reviewed for care planning, 1 (#10) of 4 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, and 2 (#67, #5) of 4 residents reviewed for activities of daily living.
  6. E
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    F711 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the physician 1) failed to write, sign, and date progress notes at each visit, and 2) failed to review the resident's total program of care, including medications and treatments, at each visit. This was evident for 2 (#64, #73) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, and 1 (#86) of 11 residents reviewed for neglect.
  7. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, it was determined that the pharmacist failed to identify irregularities with resident medication orders, and failed to develop, maintain, and implement policies and procedures that address the time frames for each step in the medication regimen review process. This was evident for 2 (#44, #73) of 5 residents investigated for unnecessary medication review.
  8. E
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received medications according to the physician's order, as evidenced by 1) by failing to ensure orders were accurately transcribed, and 2) failing to implement physician orders for parameters prior to administering medication. This was evident for 2 (#64, #73) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, 1 (#95) of 4 residents reviewed for discharge, 1 (#37) out of 3 residents reviewed for behavior/mood, 1 (#94) of 11 reviewed for neglect, and 1 (#190) of 2 residents reviewed for death.
  9. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain resident medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards by failing to ensure accurate documentation. This was evident for 2 (#22, #59) of 9 residents reviewed for care planning, 2 (#84, #83) of 3 residents reviewed for closed records, 1 (#36) of 5 residents reviewed for medication administration, and 1 (#5) of 6 residents reviewed for general concerns.
  10. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a resident's dignity by 1) by standing over a resident while assisting him/her during a meal, and 2) by failing to cover the urine drainage bag with a privacy bag. This was evident for 3 (#61, #35, #4) of 3 residents reviewed for dignity, and 1 (#28) of 3 residents reviewed for urinary catheter or UTI.
  11. D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, pertinent document review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have a process in place to communicate with a resident in their preferred language. This was evident for 1 ( # 61) of 2 residents reviewed for communication-sensory during a survey.
  12. D
    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
    F572 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of a closed medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify a resident and the resident's representative of his/her rights upon admission by not executing an admission contract. This was evident for 1 (#90) of 2 residents reviewed for personal property during a complaint and recertification survey.
  13. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to reveal evidence that the resident or resident representative was informed of their right to formulate an advanced directive. This was evident for 2 (#44, #59) of 6 residents reviewed for advanced directives.
  14. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility, 1) failed to notify the provider that the resident was not receiving a medication due to an allergy, 2) failed to notify a resident's family representative after a resident had a change in condition, and 3) failed to notify the provider when a resident's blood pressure was below prescribed parameters, and blood pressure medication was not administered. This was evident for 1 (#5) of 1 residents reviewed for notification of change, 1 (#91) of 11 residents reviewed for neglect and 1 (#95) of 4 residents reviewed for discharge
  15. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that items in need of repair were reported to the maintenance department. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 23 resident rooms observed in the initial stage of the survey.
  16. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, pertinent documentation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident and/or the resident representative, in writing, of a notice of transfer, along with the reason for the transfer. This was evident for 2 (#2, #100) of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization.
  17. D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within 14 days following a significant decline in residents' conditions. This was evident for 2 (#37, #4) of 3 residents reviewed for hospice.
  18. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that an order for a hospice consult was acted upon. This was found to be evident for one (#83) of 2 residents reviewed for death.
  19. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, closed medical record, complaint and pertinent documentation review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff 1) failed to store oxygen cylinder tanks securely. This was evident for 1 of 2 nursing units observed 1) Compressed Oxygen Cylinders, also known as oxygen tanks, store pressurized oxygen and need to be secured to prevent them from tipping over and becoming damaged. If the valve on the oxygen tank broke off, causing a leak, the oxygen tank could become a flying projectile. On 6/24/24 at 10:00 AM, during an observation of Unit 2's nursing station, 2 surveyors observed an unsecured oxygen cylinder leaning against a counter in the left, back corner of the nurse's station. The Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON), Staff #8, was on the unit and was immediately shown the unsecured oxygen cylinder. [...]
  20. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to monitor and address a resident's significant weight loss. This was evident for 1 (#1, #72) of 4 residents reviewed for nutrition.
  21. D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    F693 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility 1) failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to a resident receiving gastrostomy tube (g-tube) feedings and 2) failed to develop and implement a care plan that addressed the care and maintenance of a resident with a feeding tube. This was evident for 1 (#73) of 1 residents reviewed for tube feeding, and 1 (#107) of 11 residents reviewed for neglect.
  22. D
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    F712 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and pertinent documents, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Physician/Nurse Practitioner services to the resident at least once every 60 days. This was evident for 1 (#53) of 4 Resident reviewed for dental during a survey.
  23. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the accurate documentation and accounting of a controlled medication. This was found to be evident for 1 of 2 medication carts reviewed during the survey.
  24. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility 1) failed to ensure that psychotropic medication was prescribed as needed (PRN), had an end date, and 2) failed to ensure that a resident who received psychotropic medication was monitored for behaviors and side effects. This was evident for 1 (#35, #64) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
  25. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than 5%. This was found to be evident based on 2 errors identified out of 26 opportunities for error.
  26. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from a significant medication error. This was found to be evident for 1 (#36) of 26 residents observed for medication administration.
  27. D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in accordance with acceptable professional standards. This was found to be evident on two out of two nursing units.
  28. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and pertinent document reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident with dental services while he/she was a long-term resident at the facility. This was evident for 1 (#53) of 4 reviewed for dental during a survey.
  29. D
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility 1) failed to ensure that a resident was served a meal according to a predetermined menu that incorporated the resident's preferences, and 2) failed to evaluate a resident prior developing a resident's therapeutic diet, resulting in the residents food preference not being considered. This was evident for 2 (#24, #57) of 4 residents reviewed for food during the survey.
  30. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) before giving direct care to a resident with an indwelling foley catheter and an open wound, 2) store a nebulizer mask in a sanitary manner to prevent the spread of infection. This was evident for 1 (#286) of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care.
  31. E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, pertinent documenatation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse potential abuse. This was evident for #4 (#137, #104, #107, #108) of 12 residents reviewed for abuse.
  32. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify residents and/or their representatives in writing of the bed hold policy upon transfer to an acute care facility. This was evident for 1 (#107) of 11 residents reviewed for neglect.
  33. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident who required assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) was provided with showers. This was evident for 1 (#102) of 4 residents reviewed for ADL.
  34. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to effectively manage a resident's pain. This was evident for 1 (#102) of 2 residents reviewed for pain management.
  35. D
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    F809 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident snacks as recommended by the dietician and consistent with the resident plan of care. This was evident for 1 (#96) of 6 residents reviewed for general concerns.
September 27, 2019Standard inspection · 7 citations
  1. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, resident and staff interview, and review of clinical records, it was determined that the facility staff failed to revise the plan of care to adequately reflect the needs of the resident. This finding was evident for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for revision of care plans. (#40 and #71)
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to report to the appropriate authorities a resident's elopement (#135). Elopement is defined per the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as occurring when a resident leaves the premises or a safe area without authorization (i.e. an order for discharge or for a leave of absence) and/or any necessary supervision to do so.
  3. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of the clinical record and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure standards of nursing practice for a resident receiving pain medication. This finding was evident for 1 of 3 residents selected for pain review during the survey (#69)
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, review of the clinical record and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide adequate assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's). This finding was evident for 1 of 1 residents reviewed during survey for the ADL care area (#71).
  5. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations, review of the clinical record (s) and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to adequately manage pain and discomfort for residents with significant pressure injury. This finding was evident for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for pain management during the survey (#40 and #71).
  6. D
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    F710 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of the clinical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that the attending physician addressed a resident's significant weight loss. This finding was evident for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for the nutrition care area during survey (#9).
  7. C
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    F577 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 23, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation of the facility's lobby and common areas, and facility staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the results of the most recent survey of the facility in a place readily accessible to residents, family members and legal representatives of residents.

Fire safety inspections

14 fire safety citations on file: 4 on January 9, 2026, 7 on July 11, 2024, 3 on September 27, 2019.

Every fire safety citation14 citations
  1. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 9, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. D
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · January 9, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 9, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · January 9, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
    K 929 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 500 · July 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    K 541 · September 27, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. C
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · September 27, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. B
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · September 27, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMarylandUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.823.873.86
Registered nurses0.810.840.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.383.473.42
Nurse aides2.12
Licensed practical nurses0.89
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)35.1%40.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover52.0%38.7%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 4.25 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.99 on weekdays and 3.38 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.51 in April to June 2025 to 3.82 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.820.813.993.38 0.0%0 of 9089
Oct to Dec 20253.700.923.903.18 0.0%0 of 9289
Jul to Sep 20253.700.923.913.16 0.0%0 of 9286
Apr to Jun 20253.510.793.643.20 0.0%0 of 9189
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Maryland, Jan to Mar 20263.730.743.883.348.0%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Maryland

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Maryland, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.79$18.46 to $22.0027,720
LPNs and LVNs$35.89$31.40 to $38.309,560
Registered nurses$47.98$40.26 to $51.6152,910
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMarylandUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.820.413.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.42.43.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.51.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
14.222.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.35.94.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.713.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
17.921.023.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.89.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.01.31.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.21.21.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Montcare at Wheaton's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it worse than the national rate (18.5% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

18.5% this home

Worse than the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Maryland: 90 better, 29 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 186 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

20.1% this home

Worse than the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Maryland: 0 better, 41 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 194 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

8.5% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Maryland: 5 better, 6 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 125 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

72.7% this home

Median of homes: Maryland61.2% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 110 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

1.8% this home

Median of homes: Maryland0.4% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 171 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

1.0% this home

Median of homes: Maryland2.4% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 171 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

98.8% this home

Median of homes: Maryland98.1% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 83 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: WHEATON OPERATOR LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Md3 Operator Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%09/01/2023
Green, Dov5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual43%09/01/2023
Mermelstein, Boruch5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual45%09/01/2023
Zager, Nachum5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual10%09/01/2023
Colbert, RonnieW-2 managing employeeIndividual09/01/2023
Zager, NachumOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/01/2023

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
  4. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 11, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Montcare at Wheaton's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Montcare at Wheaton 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Montcare at Wheaton get at its last inspection?
15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 9, 2026. The Maryland average is 17.
Has Montcare at Wheaton been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Montcare at Wheaton accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Montcare at Wheaton?
CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: WHEATON OPERATOR LLC.

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