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 15 of 15 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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  5. 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 November 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  7. 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).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

  9. 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).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.