MONTCARE AT WHEATON
11901 GEORGIA AVENUE, Wheaton, MD 20902
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MONTCARE AT WHEATON Compares
MONTCARE AT WHEATON is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wheaton, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the Maryland average of 2.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 94 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheaton, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.4% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (84% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.5% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MONTCARE AT WHEATON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MONTCARE AT WHEATON with other nursing homes in Wheaton.
How is MONTCARE AT WHEATON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MONTCARE AT WHEATON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.4% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MONTCARE AT WHEATON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MONTCARE AT WHEATON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 94 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MONTCARE AT WHEATON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does MONTCARE AT WHEATON lag behind other Wheaton options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Wheaton
Wheaton sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 162,414 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $111,812
- Median home value
- $491,700
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheaton.
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