Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel
1221 Waugh Chapel Road · Gambrills, MD · 21054 · 4109232020
110 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.
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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 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 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 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 April 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 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 April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2020
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2020
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2020
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 13, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2018
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 13, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2018
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected September 13, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2018
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 September 13, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2018
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 13, 2018 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215148 · certified since July 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.