Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake WoodsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 525 Glenburn Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613
- CCN
- 215221
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 98
- Residents per day
- 94
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 17 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maryland is 16. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $50,879 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Dorchester County median | Maryland median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 221 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Maryland median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Dec 2025 | 17 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Mar 2024 | 11 | 18 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 21 | 12 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 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 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 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 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | 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 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | 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 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | 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 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 21 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 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 | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 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 | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | Fine | $14,082 | |
| 2 May 2024 | Fine | $36,797 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Maryland median | Maryland average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.98 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.84 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.60 | 3.20 | 3.47 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 39.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maryland median
- 41.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 43.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.6% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.1% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- 525 Glenburn Opco LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 Glenburn Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 May 2021 |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2021 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2021 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Dorchester County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab | Cambridge | 2 of 5 | 41 | $0 | 5 Sep 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods (CCN 215221). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/autumn-lake-healthcare-at-chesapeake-woods-cambridge-md-215221/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 Dec 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 17 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Autumn Lake Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Maryland as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.