Homewood Living Frederick
Scout 100Frederick, MD · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Frederick's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,320–$16,490/mo
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Montcare at Wheaton
11901 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 · Montgomery County
62
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (89 of 94 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wheaton
Montcare at Wheaton is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Wheaton, MD, with 94 certified beds and an average of about 89 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.92 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 30 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.70 hrs/resident/day)
- •30 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Wheaton, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 94
- Avg. residents/day
- 89
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 215048
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,320–$16,490/mo (median $13,980) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Frederick prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.70
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.92
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 30
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (58 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-07-11Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2024-07-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
11901 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Montcare at Wheaton
How much does Montcare at Wheaton cost?
Montcare at Wheaton does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wheaton, MD area typically runs $12,320–$16,490 per month (median $13,980, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Montcare at Wheaton's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Montcare at Wheaton 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Montcare at Wheaton?
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Montcare at Wheaton?
Montcare at Wheaton has 58 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Montcare at Wheaton have availability?
Typically 95% full (89 of 94 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Montcare at Wheaton offer?
Montcare at Wheaton in Wheaton, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 94 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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