Autumn Lake Healthcare at Homewood
6000 Bellona Avenue · Baltimore, MD · 21212 · 4103234223
112 certified beds For profit - Individual 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).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (74 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 September 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 September 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215074 · certified since February 17, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.