Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton

2131 Davidsonville Road · Crofton, MD · 21114 · 4107211000

180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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.

The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 44
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 74
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.073.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.500.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.71≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (37 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    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 November 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

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

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

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

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

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

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025

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

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024

    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 April 4, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024

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

    Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024

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

    Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215120 · certified since January 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.