Autumn Lake Healthcare at RuxtonCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 7001 Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204
- CCN
- 215077
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 179
- Residents per day
- 163
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 28 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maryland is 16. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | Baltimore County median | Maryland median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 43 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) | 25 Feb 2026 | 28 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 24 Oct 2024 | 16 | 18 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 26 | 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 | J0 | 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 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 28 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Oct 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 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 | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 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 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 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 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 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.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
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 | 3.40 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.70 | 0.84 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.22 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.05 | 3.20 | 3.47 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 59.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maryland median
- 41.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 35.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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 | 24.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.7% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 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
- 7001 Charles Street Opco LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7001 Charles Street Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 7001 Charles Street Propco LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| 7001 Charles Street Propco LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2023 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2023 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Baltimore County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 5 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Towson | 2 of 5 | 34 | $50,122 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare | Lutherville | 4 of 5 | 13 | $8,021 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Edenwald | Towson | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 23 Jun 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 5 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 2 Mar 2026 | |
| Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Towson | 4 of 5 | 18 | $10,036 | 17 Feb 2026 | |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 2 of 5 | 34 | $8,278 | 5 Mar 2024 | |
| Stella Maris, Inc. | Timonium | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 23 Jul 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven | Baltimore | 2 of 5 | 30 | $0 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville | Baltimore | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 25 Jul 2025 | |
| Roland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 3 of 5 | 26 | $52,359 | 20 Apr 2026 |
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 Ruxton (CCN 215077). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/autumn-lake-healthcare-at-ruxton-towson-md-215077/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 24 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton?
- 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 Ruxton 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.