Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley
56 West Frederick Street · Walkersville, MD · 21793 · 3018984300
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $37,265 |
Inspection citations (80 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 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 June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 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 June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 15, 2023 | Fine | $37,265 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215313 · certified since November 10, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.