14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Essex, MD
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD
(410) 574-1400
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
238
Certified beds
Average residents
215
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-05-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.50
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.08
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.25
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
24%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.3
About the same
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.9% |
91.9%
8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
2.3%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.4% |
21.4%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.0% |
5.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.2% |
16.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.9% |
15.3%
4.4 pts better
|
16.7%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 32.5% |
26.6%
5.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
16.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.9% |
22.9%
4 pts worse
|
14.9%
12 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.1% |
0.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.4% |
25.4%
3 pts better
|
19.8%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
6.3%
3.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.6% |
78.4%
7.2 pts better
|
81.7%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.2% |
9.9%
1.7 pts better
|
12.0%
3.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.4% |
80.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.6% |
21.2%
2.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-18
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 2025-07-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-11-22
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2019-06-10
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2018-12-10
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2018-12-10
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-04
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 2025-08-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-04
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 2025-08-04
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-08-04
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2021-12-10
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 2021-12-10
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-12-10
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 2021-12-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-12-10
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-12-10
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 2018-11-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-11-02
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 2018-11-02
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Health
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2018-11-02
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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