All citations for Montcare at Bethesda

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0800, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.