Frederick, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 28 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

347 Ballenger Drive, Frederick, MD

(301) 663-5181

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

130

Certified beds

Average residents

115

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Autumn Lake Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-12-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

60 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.64

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.09

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.01

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.73

All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.73

RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.46

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.51

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.54

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.19

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.60

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,443

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

49.75

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0038

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

6.41

Baseline 16.58% · Performance 18.46% · Measure score 6.41 · Achievement 6.41 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.34

Baseline 5.84% · Performance 6.54% · Measure score 4.34 · Achievement 4.34 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

8.40

Performance 29.36% · Measure score 8.40 · Achievement 8.40 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.75

Baseline 3.43 hours · Performance 3.29 hours · Measure score 0.75 · Achievement 0.75 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.78%
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 379 · Observed rate 10.29% · Lower 95% interval 8.8%
Discharge to community 57.05%
50.57%
6.5 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 399 · Observed rate 53.88% · Lower 95% interval 51.53%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.35
1.02
0.3 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 99.61%
95.27%
4.3 pts better
Numerator 257 · Denominator 258
Falls with major injury 0.39%
0.77%
0.4 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 258
Discharge self-care score 51.85%
53.69%
1.8 pts worse
Numerator 98 · Denominator 189
Discharge mobility score 55.03%
50.94%
4.1 pts better
Numerator 104 · Denominator 189
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 5.04%
2.29%
2.8 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 258 · Adjusted rate 4.17%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.54%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 261 · Observed rate 5.75% · Lower 95% interval 4.47%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.78%
8.2%
6.4 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 169
Staff flu vaccination coverage 83.13%
42%
41.1 pts better
Numerator 133 · Denominator 160
Discharge function score 62.96%
56.45%
6.5 pts better
Numerator 119 · Denominator 189
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 56 · Denominator 56
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 171 · Denominator 171
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 22.56%
25.2%
2.6 pts worse
Numerator 30 · Denominator 133

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.3
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.2
0.4 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
91.9%
7.8 pts better
93.4%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 99.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.6%
3.4 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.3%
2.3%
1 pts better
3.3%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.7%
21.4%
10.7 pts better
11.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 10.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
5.7%
0.7 pts worse
5.4%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 10.1% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 6.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.0%
16.1%
3.1 pts better
19.6%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 13.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.7%
15.3%
5.6 pts better
16.7%
7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 50.3%
26.6%
23.7 pts worse
16.3%
34 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 50.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.3%
22.9%
6.4 pts worse
14.9%
14.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 40.0% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 30.0% · 4Q avg 29.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.7%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
1.5%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.4%
25.4%
3 pts worse
19.8%
8.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.8% · Q2 23.7% · Q3 32.4% · Q4 24.4% · 4Q avg 28.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.9%
6.3%
0.6 pts worse
5.1%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9%
78.4%
8.5 pts better
81.7%
5.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.4% · Q2 93.5% · Q3 83.0% · Q4 71.5% · 4Q avg 86.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.4%
9.9%
2.5 pts better
12.0%
4.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.4% · Observed 7.1% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.3%
0.7 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.4%
80.6%
13.8 pts better
79.7%
14.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.6%
21.2%
3.6 pts better
23.9%
6.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.6% · Observed 17.6% · Expected 23.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-30 · Fire 2025-06-30

29 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-11-15 · Fire 2022-11-15

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-11-19 · Fire 2018-11-19

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2025-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

K331 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Corrected 2022-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-12-15

C · Minimal harm 2022-11-15

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-12-15

C · Minimal harm 2022-11-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-12-15

B · Minimal harm 2018-11-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-11-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2026-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-30

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-08-01

J · Immediate jeopardy 2022-11-15

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-06-15

G · Actual harm 2022-11-15

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-01-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-01-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-01-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-01-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-02-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2023-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-01-16

C · Minimal harm 2022-11-15

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-01-16

B · Minimal harm 2022-11-15

F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2023-01-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2019-01-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-01-02

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

347 Ballenger Holdco LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2021-05-01
A&R Stern Family Md1 Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

74% 11 facilities 2021-05-01
Hatzlacha Rabbah LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

25% 10 facilities 2021-05-01
Bennett, Allison

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-12-05
Schwartz, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 55 facilities 2021-05-01
Shah, Hemen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-05-01

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#1

Northampton Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente

Frederick, MD

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $16,562 in total fines with 34 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
1 / 5
Health
1 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$16,562
#2

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley

Walkersville, MD

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $37,265 in total fines with 35 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
2 / 5
Health
2 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Fines
$37,265
#3

Frederick Crossing Of Journey

Frederick, MD

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $13,538 in total fines with 22 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
3 / 5
Health
2 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Fines
$13,538

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