Montcare At Wheaton
Wheaton, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215048) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 942-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Montcare At Wheaton has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Montcare At Wheaton reports total nurse staffing of about 3.82 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.1%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Montcare At Wheaton has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Montcare At Wheaton is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Wheaton, Montgomery County, Maryland. The facility is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 89.2 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, Limited Liability Company ownership structure and has been federally certified since June 13, 1967. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Montcare At Wheaton holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Quality Measures rating of 5 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.82 hours per resident per day, including about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record — that is, no federal fines on record. No chain affiliation, abuse icon, or Special Focus status is present in the available CMS data for this facility.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details, including inspection results, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Montcare At Wheaton has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.82 hours per resident per day, with about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 35.1%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Montcare At Wheaton.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 94 beds with an average daily census of 89.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit Limited Liability Company structure; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since June 13, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are Health Inspection 2/5, Staffing 3/5, and Quality Measures 5/5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3019422500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3019422500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215048?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.