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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley

56 West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(301) 898-4300

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CCN
215313
Certified beds
124
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare

Nurse staffing

3.37
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.57 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 51% a year

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

Inspection history

Inspected January 23, 2026

5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2026
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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2026
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 April 1, 2026

Inspected May 1, 2025

30 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · 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 June 6, 2025
D
F0561 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0582 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
D
F0645 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0655 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0688 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0690 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
D
F0804 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
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 June 6, 2025
D
F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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 June 6, 2025
D
F0943 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
D
F0947 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025
E
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2025

Inspected November 15, 2023

4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0602 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 6, 2024
D
F0680 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 6, 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 February 6, 2024
G
F0689 Actual 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 February 6, 2024

Inspected October 15, 2021

29 citations · Health
C
F0732 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
C
F0838 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · 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 November 19, 2021
D
F0602 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
D
F0655 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
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 November 19, 2021
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 November 19, 2021
D
F0711 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
D
F0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
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 November 19, 2021
D
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
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 November 19, 2021
D
F0947 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
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 November 19, 2021
E
F0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0608 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 November 19, 2021
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 November 19, 2021
E
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 November 19, 2021
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
E
F0919 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
F
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021
F
F0741 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 19, 2021

Inspected September 18, 2018

12 citations · Health
B
F0809 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 26, 2018
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018
E
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 26, 2018
E
F0908 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 26, 2018
F
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 26, 2018
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 October 26, 2018

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
November 15, 2023Fine$37,265

Ownership transfers

EffectiveSellerBuyer
05/01/202156 West Frederick Street Operations LLC56 West Frederick Opco LLC

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