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313 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061 · Anne Arundel County
All 3 nursing homes in Glen Burnie, MD (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 215316 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington 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 Baltimore Washington as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below 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 3.45 hours per resident per day at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington, below the Maryland median of 3.70 (US median: 3.72). About 0.75 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.15 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 39.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Maryland median 40.9%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington: Medicare and Medicaid
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington 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 February 13, 2026 and found 22 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 77 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 77 citations at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington across 5 inspection dates, 27 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 77 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (20) and resident assessment and care planning (15). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0801, level F, September 9, 2024). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 13, 2026 · 24 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor 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.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
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.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
October 30, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
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.
May 2, 2025 · 8 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
September 9, 2024 · 30 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EHonor 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.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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.
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.
DPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
October 15, 2019 · 14 citations
EEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
EHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Questions to ask on a tour of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 2, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- 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 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 0.2 mi
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7.8 mi
Harbor Hospital BrooklynEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 32m for patients treated and sent home
- 9.5 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 59 Autumn Lake Healthcare nursing homes ›
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