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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights
6012 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick, MD 21703
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights, in Frederick, Maryland, is certified for 65 beds under for-profit, individual ownership and belongs to the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 7, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 61.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Frederick Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 65 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 61.5 | 54.8 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.1% | 29.3% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jan 2026, 16 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×38 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0726 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.1%, RNs 35.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.4% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.2% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.5% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6012 Jefferson Boulevard Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2023 |
| 6012 Jefferson Boulevard Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Frederick County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederi | Frederick | 170 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 19.4 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Homewood Living Frederick | Frederick | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham'S Choice | Adamstown | 42 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 54.8 | — | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Frederick Crossing of Journey | Frederick | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 83 | 69.2 | $14K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek | Frederick | 130 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 65 | 50.0 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley | Walkersville | 124 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 87 | 70.2 | $37K | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente | Frederick | 196 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 67 | 34.2 | $17K | 30 Jan 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Frederick County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights?
It is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 6012 Jefferson Boulevard Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.