Montcare at Potomac

10714 Potomac Tennis Lane · Potomac, MD · 20854 · 3012992453

168 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 63
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 85
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 69
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.853.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.060.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.52≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year17%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

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

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

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

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

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

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    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.

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 24, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

    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.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

    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.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2019

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · B October 10, 2019

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected November 20, 2019 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215171 · certified since June 24, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.