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Facility profile · CCN 215029

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chevy Chase

42 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
42
Total citations
27
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights9 Care Planning8 Medication & Pharmacy5 Quality of Care4 Nutrition & Dietary4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8803 F6233 F6092 F8402 F7572

Citation history

42 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 17, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Apr 28, 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.EComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.BStandard
Apr 28, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Apr 28, 2025F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.DComplaint
Apr 28, 2025F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2021F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Mar 26, 2021F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Mar 26, 2021F758Implement 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
Mar 26, 2021F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Mar 26, 2021F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 26, 2021F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Mar 26, 2021F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Mar 26, 2021F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Jun 21, 2019F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.DStandard
Jun 21, 2019F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jun 21, 2019F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Jun 21, 2019F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jun 21, 2019F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 21, 2019F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Jun 21, 2019F584Honor 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.BStandard
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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