Deficiency Index

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea

Baltimore, Maryland · CCN 215209

36 surveys since 2011, 7 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

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

Citations on record
242
Surveys
36
Harm or worse
7
Immediate jeopardy
4
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy4

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file29/36

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

The facility

Certified beds
160
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE
County
Baltimore City
Medicare-certified since
1989

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
2
Quality measures
4

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

Jul 6, 2026

126 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 day3.253.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.31—
Annual nurse turnover42.4%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 harmG11.2%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD6377.8%E1417.3%F33.7%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 81 of the 242 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5844×

    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.

  • F6574×

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

  • F6774×

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

  • F8424×

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

  • F5583×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Apr 13, 2026

    Based on complaint, reviews of all pertinent documents and a closed medical record, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to implement preventative measures to prevent the development and deterioration of a resident's pressure ulcers. This was evident for 1 (Resident #2) out of 4 residents reviewed during a survey. The findings include: On 03/30/26 the Office of Health Care Quality received a complaint with concerns that Resident #2 was not provided with quality of care. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF567Apr 30, 2025

    Based on record review and interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure residents whose funds were managed by the facility had access to their money anytime. This deficient practice was evidenced in 94 of 94 resident accounts being managed by the facility staff. The findings include: On 04/28/25 at 11:28 AM during an interview with Business Office Manager # 31 the surveyor asked a series of questions related to the residents' ability to access their finances. Business Officer Manager #31 verbalized the normal business hours at the facility was 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday and he/she is available on Friday if any of the residents need money for the weekend. Prior to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic the Receptionist would give the residents money. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 30, 2025

    Based on observation, record review and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the high temperature dishwasher's final rinse was at the temperature to sanitize the dishes and utensils at the required 180F-Fahrenheit degree temperature,and 2) failed to ensure that the foods are stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety procedures. This was evident for 11 of 11 food service and kitchen equipment in the kitchen areas noted during survey activities. The findings include: 1) On 04/23/25 at 10:15 AM, an initial tour of the kitchen area was conducted with the District Manager and the Dietary Manager. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 30, 2025

    Based on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff: 1) failed to label residents basins and urinals to prevent cross contamination of bodily fluids in shared bathrooms located on the second floor and 2) failed to ensure that the clean linens were kept separate from the contaminated linen by the use of separate rooms, closets, or other designated spaces with a closing door to provide secure methods for reducing the risk of accidental contamination within the laundry rooms. This was observed during an annual survey. The findings include: 1) During observation rounds on 04/24/25 at 8:26 AM the surveyor observed two round and 1 square unlabeled basin in the shared bathroom between Rooms 205-207 located on the second floor. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jul 6, 2026

    Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe and functional environment for residents, staff and visitors. This deficient practice was evident for 3 (Residents #63, #74, and #76) out of 32 residents reviewed for the physical environment and during a observation of the resident's smoking area conducted during the annual survey.The findings include: 1) At 1:30 PM on 6/30/2026 the surveyor observed the blinds opened to the three (3) windows in Resident room G-5. In the middle window looking out to the facility's parking lot was a large crack that extended from the top right-hand corner of the window which curved diagonally to the left-hand side towards the bottom 1/3 of the window. […]

Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 242 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 6, 2026Standard17 findings
  • Apr 13, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 22, 2025Complaint4 findings
  • Apr 30, 2025Standard and complaint12 findings
  • Feb 20, 2025Complaint11 findings
  • Aug 4, 2021Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Jan 4, 2021Infection control2 findings
  • Dec 1, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 28 earlier surveys
  • Oct 16, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 24, 2020Infection control1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 3, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 15, 2019Complaint7 findings
  • Aug 31, 2018Standard28 findings
  • Jun 26, 2018Complaint9 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 29, 2018Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 17, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 21, 2017Complaint2 findings
  • May 18, 2017Standard and complaint22 findings
  • Apr 11, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 19, 2017Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 24, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 17, 2016Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Mar 10, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 23, 2015Standard and complaint18 findings
  • Oct 23, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 2, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • May 6, 2014Standard2 findings
  • Mar 13, 2014Standard and complaint18 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 15, 2014—2 findings
  • Sep 24, 2013—7 findings
  • Apr 10, 2013—17 findings
  • Aug 1, 2012—2 findings
  • Mar 6, 2012—15 findings
  • Dec 1, 2011—2 findings
  • May 31, 2011—2 findings
  • Jan 28, 2011—9 findings · 1 harm

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

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