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Facility profile · CCN 215141

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Patuxent River

56 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
56
Total citations
23
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights13 Quality of Care13 Care Planning11 Medication & Pharmacy4 Abuse & Neglect3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8424 F5843 F6843 F5503 F8803

Citation history

56 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 17, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Aug 6, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Apr 21, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Apr 21, 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 21, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F761Ensure 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
Apr 21, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 21, 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 6, 2022F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
May 6, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 6, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
May 6, 2022F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
May 6, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
May 6, 2022F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
May 6, 2022F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard
May 6, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
May 6, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 6, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
May 6, 2022F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
May 6, 2022F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard
May 6, 2022F584Honor 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 6, 2022F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
May 6, 2022F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
May 6, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Sep 19, 2018F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Sep 19, 2018F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Sep 19, 2018F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Sep 19, 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
Sep 19, 2018F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard
Sep 19, 2018F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
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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