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Montcare At Bethesda

6530 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817
(301) 530-9000
120 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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6530 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Bed capacity
120
State license
2415035
CMS facility ID
215095
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Montcare At Bethesda
Street address
6530 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD
City / state / ZIP
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone
(301) 530-9000
State license #
2415035

Montcare At Bethesda is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bethesda, Maryland. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland (120 beds).

It is one of 17 senior care facilities in Bethesda and 221 skilled nursing facilities across Maryland. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Montcare At Bethesda 43 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Md3 Operator Holdco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Mermelstein, Boruch
Indirect owner — 45% stake — since 2023
Green, Dov
Indirect owner — 43% stake — since 2023
Zager, Nachum
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — 10% stake — since 2023
Ribikow, Jack
Managing employee — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1975-02-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-02-25
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$424 per day (≈ $12,890/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
64% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 23% private/other
Occupancy
79% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
3% below the MD median of $439/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Licensed as
Long Term Care
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-25Health inspection6 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0800
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-03-26
2025-10-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-02
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (33 citations)
2024-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0625
E · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-12-04
2019-11-25Health inspection5 citations
F-0641
B · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-01-09
2026-02-25Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-18
2024-11-06Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-09
2019-11-25Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0036
C · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2020-02-03
E-0039
C · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2020-02-03
K-0225
D · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2020-02-03
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-02-03
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-02-03
K-0541
D · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2020-02-03
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2020-02-03
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 215095.
What people say on Google.
4.5292 ratings on Google
★★★★★Liane Lewis · 2026-02-02 · via Google

“I can not say enough wonderful things about Montcare Bethesda! The grounds and facilities are up-kept to an excellent level. Renovations have truly paid off and create the warmest welcome for every person that enters the building! Patient or caregiver; all are made to feel like family! I must make notice of the most important part: the care team! They provide compassionate, engaging, and individu…”

★★★★★Remy Ntoh · 2026-02-02 · via Google

“I had a really positive experience with Montcare Bethesda! One of the first things I noticed was the new renovations! The center looks modern, clean and well taken of. The rooms are updated and comfortable, and unlike many facilities, the entire center actually smells fresh and pleasant, which makes a huge difference. Everyone I interacted with was nice, very friendly and professional. Overall, Mo…”

★★★★★dlr4725 · 2026-02-02 · via Google

“Montcare Bethesda Rehab Center provided a caring and supportive environment during a very important time for my family. The staff was professional, attentive, and compassionate, and they made sure we were treated with dignity and respect. Communication with us was clear, and concerns were addressed promptly. The facility was clean, and the care team worked hard to ensure comfort and proper treatm…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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