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10714 Potomac Tennis Lane Potomac, MD 20854 · Montgomery County
CMS certification number 215171 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Montcare at Potomac a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Montcare at Potomac as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.82 hours per resident per day at Montcare at Potomac, above the Maryland median of 3.70 (US median: 3.72). About 1.15 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.36 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 20.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Maryland median 40.9%). That is lower than most homes in Maryland, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Montcare at Potomac: Medicare and Medicaid
Montcare at Potomac is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maryland's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 18, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 21 citations at Montcare at Potomac across 3 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 20 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and resident assessment and care planning (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment" (tag F0641, level D, February 18, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 18, 2026 · 8 citations
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
September 30, 2024 · 11 citations · includes complaint inspection
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure 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.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
October 10, 2019 · 2 citations
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
BHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Questions to ask on a tour of Montcare at Potomac
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on September 30, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Montcare at Potomac
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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4.7 mi
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital RockvilleEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 24m for patients treated and sent home
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5.4 mi
Suburban Hospital BethesdaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 44m for patients treated and sent home
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6.0 mi
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen BethesdaEmergency roomMedian ER visit 3h 4m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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