Montcare at Potomac
10714 Potomac Tennis Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 · (301) 299-2453
For profit - Limited Liability company · 168 certified beds
Montcare at Potomac has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 8 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 18, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 18, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 18, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 18, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 18, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 18, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.February 18, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 18, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 30, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.September 30, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 30, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.69 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.89 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 16.7% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 168 |
| Average residents per day | 156 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Maplewood Park Place Bethesda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Montcare at Bethesda Bethesda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oak Manor Burtonsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase Chevy Chase · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wilson Health Care Center Gaithersburg · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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