All citations for Montcare at Potomac

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 18, 2026

Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations

  1. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  4. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  6. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

  15. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

  20. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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.