Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MONTCARE AT WHEATON
WHEATON, MD · 94 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 215048 · first certified June 1967
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed September 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from MANOR CARE OF WHEATON MD, LLC
Position within MD
14 citations — more than 13% of the 221 certified nursing homes in MD. Compared within MD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 16–48 months after the last one (median 23), measured over 307 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in MD | 23 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 27, 2019 | 3 |
| July 11, 2024 | 7 |
| January 9, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2024-07-11 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 1 | 2019-09-27 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2019-09-27 |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 9, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
July 11, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
September 27, 2019 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2019) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2019) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.