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Facility profile · CCN 215316

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Baltimore Washington

72 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
72
Total citations
39
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care19 Care Planning13 Resident Rights12 Medication & Pharmacy7 Abuse & Neglect6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6564 F5843 F6103 F6923 F8423

Citation history

72 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 30, 2025F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F917Make 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.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F584Honor 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.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2024F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Sep 9, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Sep 9, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Sep 9, 2024F584Honor 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.EStandard
Oct 15, 2019F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.EStandard
Oct 15, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.EStandard
Oct 15, 2019F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Oct 15, 2019F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
May 1, 2018F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
May 1, 2018F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
May 1, 2018F809Ensure 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.DStandard
May 1, 2018F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DStandard
May 1, 2018F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
May 1, 2018F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
May 1, 2018F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
May 1, 2018F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
May 1, 2018F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
May 1, 2018F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
May 1, 2018F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 1, 2018F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
May 1, 2018F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 1, 2018F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EStandard
May 1, 2018F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
May 1, 2018F584Honor 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.DStandard
May 1, 2018F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.BStandard
May 1, 2018F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
May 1, 2018F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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