Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview
1 Eastern Boulevard · Essex, MD · 21221 · 4105741400
238 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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
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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 | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 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 August 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 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 August 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2021
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2021
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2021
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 December 10, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215203 · certified since May 26, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.