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7520 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735 · Prince Georges County
All 3 nursing homes in Clinton, MD (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 215165 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.46 hours per resident per day at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks, below the Maryland median of 3.70 (US median: 3.72). About 0.34 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.08 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 47.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Maryland median 40.9%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks: Medicare and Medicaid
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maryland's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 10, 2026 and found 15 deficiencies, plus 8 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 35 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 35 citations at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks across 5 inspection dates, 13 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 10, 2019. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (8) and quality of life and care (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, December 10, 2019). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 10, 2026 · 18 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DHonor 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.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure 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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
January 8, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
October 16, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
February 20, 2025 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 10, 2019 · 5 citations, includes actual harm
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 10, 2019 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 20, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.1 mi
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center ClintonEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 5h 56m for patients treated and sent home
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6.5 mi
Fort Washington Hospital Fort WashingtonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 22m for patients treated and sent home
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10.9 mi
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital AlexandriaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 30m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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