Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh ChapelCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1221 Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
- CCN
- 215148
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 110
- Residents per day
- 106
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maryland is 16. CMS lists no fines 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 | Anne Arundel County median | Maryland median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 14 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) | 6 May 2026 | 12 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 17 Mar 2025 | 8 | 18 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 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 | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 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. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 6 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 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 | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | 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 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | 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 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
| 3 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2020 |
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 | 3.64 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.84 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.35 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.66 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.23 | 3.20 | 3.47 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 45.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maryland median
- 41.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 31.6%
- 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 | 17.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.5% | 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
- 1221 Waugh Chapel Opco LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1221 Waugh Chapel Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 May 2021 |
| Md12 Equities LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 May 2021 | |
| Hatzlacha Rabbah LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 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 Anne Arundel County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton | Crofton | 4 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Crownsville | 2 of 5 | 38 | $51,597 | 21 Nov 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Severna Park LLC | Severna Park | 3 of 5 | 34 | $0 | 26 Jul 2021 | |
| Future Care Annapolis | Annapolis | Not rated | 0 | $0 | 13 Nov 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington | Glen Burnie | 2 of 5 | 25 | $0 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Ginger Cove | Annapolis | 4 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 24 Nov 2025 | |
| Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Glen Burnie | 4 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 30 Jun 2025 | |
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 4 Feb 2026 | |
| South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Edgewater | 4 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie | 1 of 5 | 34 | $0 | 27 Feb 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek | Annapolis | 3 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 6 Aug 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Annapolis | Annapolis | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 10 Mar 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 Waugh Chapel (CCN 215148). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/autumn-lake-healthcare-at-waugh-chapel-gambrills-md-215148/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 17 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel?
- 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 Waugh Chapel 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.