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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola

901 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-2400

CCN
215014
Certified beds
151
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare

Nurse staffing

3.45
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.59 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 34% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected December 19, 2025

18 citations · Health
D
F0568 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0605 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0636 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0679 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0697 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0883 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
D
F0887 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
E
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
E
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2026

Inspected July 2, 2024

19 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0574 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0577 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0583 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected February 28, 2023
D
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0685 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0791 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
E
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024
E
F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2024

Inspected August 28, 2019

20 citations · Health
B
F0641 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
B
F0842 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
C
F0850 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
C
F0867 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
D
F0583 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2019
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2019
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2019
D
F0622 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
D
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2019
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
E
F0580 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
E
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
E
F0660 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
E
F0745 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
E
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2019
E
F0865 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2019
J
F0550 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019
J
F0626 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2019

Ownership transfers

EffectiveSellerBuyer
06/01/2022SSC Silver Spring Operating Company LLC901 Arcola Avenue Opco LLC

From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.