Montcare At Bethesda
MONTCARE AT BETHESDA in BETHESDA, MD — inspection on October 10, 2025.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During the interview, NP #5 confirmed that the resident had developed an abscess on 08/04/2025 during a wound care assessment.On 10/09/2025 at 1:19 PM, this surveyor conducted an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON).
The surveyor explained the concern that the comprehensive care plan had not been updated after the resident developed a new wound.
The DON reviewed Resident #11's chart and confirmed that the care plan had not been updated when the wound developed on 08/04/2025.The DON explained that around this time (08/04/2025), the facility employed a wound treatment nurse who was responsible for updating care plans. He stated that the care plans were not being updated as required and confirmed that the employee was subsequently terminated.
When asked what an appropriate care plan entry for a new wound would include, the DON stated it would indicate potential/actual impairment to skin integrity r/t [related to] [insert specific wound description here].
The surveyor communicated that this concern would be brought to the Office of Health Care Quality for review.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.
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Montcare at Bethesda
6530 Democracy Boulevard Bethesda, MD 20817
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on review of facility-reported incident and a complaint, record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain a physician's order prior to performing a straight catheterization.
This was evident for 1 (Resident #4) of 14 residents reviewed during the complaint survey.
The findings include:A straight catheterization is a procedure where a thin, hollow tube is inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine and then removed after the bladder is empty.On 10/6/25 at 11:24 AM, a review of the facility-reported incident #292100 dated 11/3/24, at 8:27 PM, revealed an incident involving Resident #4 and the alleged Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #3) and Registered Nurse (RN #4).
Both nurses were suspended pending investigation.
Also, a complaint #292101 regarding the same issue was reported by Resident #4 on 11/4/25 at 3:34 PM.On 10/7/25 at 8:26 AM, a review of progress notes written on 11/2/24 at 10:40 PM indicated that the Director of Nursing (DON) received a call from Resident #4, who stated that on 11/1/24 around 3:00 AM, 2 nurses collected a urine sample against his/her will.On 10/7/25 at 9:00 AM, a review of the physician orders showed an order written on 10/31/2024 which stated: Check Complete Blood Count (CBC), Complete Metabolic Panel and Urinalysis with Culture and Sensitivity (UA C & S) to rule out infection, one time only until 11/1/2024.
However, there was no evidence that a straight catheterization was written.On 10/7/25 at 9:18 AM, a review of Resident #4's medical record revealed a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 15 which indicated intact cognitive function. On 10/7/25 at 10:44 AM, in an interview with Resident #4, he/she confirmed that the incident occurred around 3:00 AM. Resident #4 stated that 2 nurses asked if he/she could walk to the bathroom for a urine sample, to which the resident replied no.
However, the nurses proceeded to insert a catheter without obtaining consent or explaining the procedure.
The resident added that he/she contacted the local police department, feeling violated.On 10/8/25 at 12:48 PM, during an interview with LPN #2, he/she stated that the nurses were expected to inform and explain the procedure before obtaining a urine specimen from an alert resident.
LPN #2 added that if nurses were to obtain urine via straight catheterization, both resident consent and a physician's order would be necessary.On 10/9/25 at 8:44 AM, a review of the facility's Catheterization policy (implemented on 5/15/23 and revised on 2/3/25) indicated the following guidelines: Urinary catheters shall be inserted by licensed nurses under the orders of the attending physician.
For straight or intermittent catheterizations, obtain a physician's order for frequency of catheterization.On 10/9/25 at 11:00 AM, the DON confirmed that a straight catheterization order was not obtained because the procedure was completed based on the nurse's judgement.
The DON was notified of this concern.On 10/9/25 at 12:38 PM, the [NAME] president of Clinical Services was notified and acknowledged this concern.
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Montcare at Bethesda
6530 Democracy Boulevard Bethesda, MD 20817
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
recommendations. He was made aware of no wound care documentation on 8/28/25 - 8/31/25 and was not sure why wound care was not completed.
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Montcare at Bethesda
6530 Democracy Boulevard Bethesda, MD 20817
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on medical record reviews and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medical records were accurate.
This was evident for 1 (Resident #9) of 12 residents reviewed for accurate medical record documentation during the complaint survey.
The findings include:A mediport is a small, implantable device with a catheter, surgically placed under the skin to provide long-term, reliable venous access for medications, blood transfusions, and blood draws.During a medical record review on 10/08/25 at 10:07 AM it was discovered Resident #9 had a mediport in place and had an order starting on 5/04/25 to Flush implanted port monthly every day shift every 1 month starting on the 4th for 28 days. It was revealed the order had been signed off as completed daily from 5/04/25 -5/31/25, 6/04/25 - 6/31/25, 7/01/25, 7/04/25 -7/07/25 on the Treatment Administration Record (TAR).Additional record review revealed that Resident #9 had his/her mediport removed on 6/13/25.
The order to flush the mediport monthly continued to be signed off as completed every day from 6/14 -6/30, on 7/01, and on 7/04 - 7/07.Further record review revealed the order to flush the mediport monthly was discontinued for Resident #9 on 7/08/25 due to port removed.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing on 10/10/25 at 12:10 PM he advised that the order should not be signed off unless it was completed and the order should have only been signed off as completed on the date it was due, the 4th of the month. He confirmed the order to flush the mediport should not have been signed off as completed on the dates after the mediport was removed.
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