Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Burnie
7355 Furnace Branch Road East · Glen Burnie, MD · 21060 · 4107663460
190 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (123 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215266 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.