Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase
8700 Jones Mill Road · Chevy Chase, MD · 20815 · 3016578686
172 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Conduct 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.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide 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.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215029 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.