Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington
313 Hospital Drive · Glen Burnie, MD · 21061 · 4107611222
129 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (77 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026
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 April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
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 April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
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 April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215316 · certified since September 4, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.