Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River
14200 Laurel Park Drive · Laurel, MD · 20707 · 4107924717
153 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (60 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 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 November 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 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 November 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 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 September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 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 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215141 · certified since February 24, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.