Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola
901 Arcola Avenue · Silver Spring, MD · 20902 · 3016492400
151 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
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 February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
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 February 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
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 August 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215014 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.