Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring
2501 Musgrove Road · Silver Spring, MD · 20904 · 3018905552
148 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 74 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · 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 May 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
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 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 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 August 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · 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 March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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 215224 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.