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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oakview

Silver Spring, Maryland · CCN 215338

32 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2020.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
195
Surveys
32
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file29/32

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
138
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE
County
Montgomery
Medicare-certified since
2002

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
3
Staffing
3
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 90 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Maryland.

Last survey on record

Aug 5, 2025

461 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.393.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.43—
Annual nurse turnover27.5%42.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4066.7%E1626.7%F23.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B11.7%C11.7%
CMS’s current file: 60 of the 195 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6893×

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

  • F5842×

    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.

  • F5852×

    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.

  • F6092×

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

  • F6232×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oakview, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Nov 3, 2023

    Based on interview of facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a full-time qualified dietetic service supervisor for oversight of food preparation and daily kitchen operation and a certified Registered Dietician for nutrition management. This has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: On 10/19/23 at 10:21 AM, an interview with the Kitchen Manager staff #51 revealed that he was not clinically qualified as per Federal and state regulations. During the interview, he reported that he had been in his position for two and a half years. He reported that he had completed his coursework, but had not yet passed the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam. He stated he planned to take the exam in November 2023. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Nov 3, 2023

    Based on review of pertinent documentation, observation, and interviews with resident and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were served meals according to a predetermined menu that incorporated resident preferences. This was evident for 5 (Resident # 112, Resident # 49, Resident # 25, Resident #2, Resident #59) out of 6 residents on 5 of the 6 units at the facility reviewed for food during a survey. This has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: 1. Resident #112 was admitted to the facility for rehabilitation and wound care. An observation of resident's menu ticket and tray was made on 10/16/23 at 12:16 PM. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Aug 3, 2026

    Based on observation, record review, policy review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow professional standards of nursing practice for medication administration and for timely, accurate clinical documentation. This was evident for 3 residents (Resident #20, Resident #6, and Resident 140) of 38 residents reviewed during the survey investigation and medication administration facility task.The findings include: 1) On 07/29/2026 at 11:02 AM a reviewing the Resident #140 electronic health record (EHR) revealed the resident was sent to the hospital for further medical evaluation on the morning of 02/15/26. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #45 documented details of the incident on 02/15/36 at 7:09 PM and documented the time as 8:09 AM. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Aug 5, 2025

    Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to accurately code the residents' status in the Minimum Data Set Assessment. This was evident for 4 (Resident #138, Resident #1, Resident #4 and Resident #10) out of 8 residents reviewed for Accuracy of Assessments.The findings include: Aripiprazole (often sold under the brand name Abilify) is an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic medication. It's used to treat various mental health conditions such as Bipolar. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is a widely used antidepressant medication, commonly known by its brand name Prozac. It is commonly used to treat depression. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 5, 2025

    Based on observations, facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain refrigerated food temperatures at a safe level. This was found to be evident for the 3rd floor nourishment room refrigerator during the annual survey.The findings include:PHF (Potentially Hazardous Food) and TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods are foods that require specific time and temperature controls to limit the growth of harmful microorganisms. According to the Food and Drug Administration recommendations and regulations, TCS/PHF foods must be stored at 41 F or below.The 3rd floor nourishment room refrigerator was observed by the survey team on 7/24/2025 at 10:24 AM. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 195 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 3, 2026Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 5, 2025Standard and complaint13 findings
  • Nov 3, 2023Standard and complaint30 findings
  • Apr 9, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 28, 2020Complaint9 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 23, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 25, 2019Standard17 findings
  • Sep 25, 2019Complaint1 finding
Show the 24 earlier surveys
  • Jul 10, 2019Complaint6 findings
  • Nov 13, 2018Standard12 findings
  • Jun 25, 2018Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 12, 2017Standard6 findings
  • May 2, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 21, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 29, 2016Standard and complaint17 findings
  • Apr 25, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 23, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 20, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 4, 2015Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Feb 10, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 9, 2014Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Oct 8, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 15, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 15, 2014—1 finding
  • Oct 4, 2013—6 findings
  • Jul 8, 2013—2 findings
  • Apr 10, 2013—1 finding
  • Mar 27, 2013—6 findings
  • Oct 24, 2012—8 findings
  • May 3, 2012—3 findings
  • Nov 10, 2011—19 findings
  • Sep 17, 2010—8 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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