Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring

2501 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 · (301) 890-5552
For profit - Limited Liability company · 148 certified beds

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on March 27, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 27, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.March 27, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.March 27, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 27, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 27, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.March 27, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.March 27, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 21 citations.

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 28, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 28, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.April 28, 2026 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.April 28, 2026 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.March 27, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 27, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.March 27, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 4, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.August 4, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.December 6, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.December 6, 2024 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.December 6, 2024 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 6, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.December 6, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 6, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 7, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 7, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 7, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.February 7, 2024 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.February 7, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 7, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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