Autumn Lake Summit Park: Broken Plumbing, Dusty Rooms - MD
Resident #4 told inspectors on August 12 that their bathroom sink had no working cold water. When inspectors tested the faucet, only the hot water handle functioned. The cold water handle produced nothing.
The inspector immediately notified the A-wing unit manager about the broken sink. Three days later, inspectors asked the Director of Nursing about progress on the repair. The DON said they weren't aware of the problem but would address it.
The sink wasn't fixed until August 18 — six days after the resident first reported it. The Maintenance Director told inspectors that a plumber was finally called on August 15 because the resident's pipe was clogged. The plumber replaced the pipe that same day.
In a separate room, Resident #52 complained that curtains were always dusty and staff wasn't cleaning them properly. The resident also pointed out black dots covering the bathroom doorframe.
Inspectors confirmed both problems. The window curtain had large pieces of dust and white particles clinging to it. Black dots started at the top of the bathroom doorframe and extended onto the wall above the door.
When confronted with photographs of the conditions, the Maintenance Director promised to address the dust on the curtains and the black dots on the wall and bathroom doorframe.
The inspection found that Autumn Lake Healthcare at Summit Park failed to maintain a homelike environment in two out of nine rooms reviewed. Federal regulations require nursing homes to provide residents with a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment.
The facility's response to basic maintenance issues revealed gaps in communication between nursing leadership and maintenance staff. The Director of Nursing's lack of awareness about a resident's broken sink for three days suggests problems with how maintenance requests are tracked and prioritized.
For Resident #4, the broken sink meant days without access to cold water for drinking, medication, or basic hygiene needs. The resident had to rely solely on hot water from a bathroom faucet while waiting for staff to acknowledge and fix the problem.
The dusty curtains and black dots in Resident #52's room created an environment that fell short of the homelike standard required by federal law. The resident's complaints about inadequate cleaning suggested these weren't new problems but ongoing maintenance failures.
Both violations were classified as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to residents. However, they reflect broader concerns about the facility's ability to maintain basic living standards and respond promptly to resident concerns about their environment.
The inspection was conducted in response to complaints, indicating that issues with the facility's environment had been reported to state regulators. The specific nature of the complaints that triggered the inspection wasn't detailed in the report.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Summit Park is required to submit a plan of correction addressing how it will prevent similar environmental problems in the future. The plan must include measures to ensure prompt response to maintenance issues and regular cleaning of resident rooms.
The facility must also demonstrate how it will improve communication between nursing staff and maintenance personnel to prevent situations where the Director of Nursing remains unaware of basic infrastructure problems affecting resident care.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park from 2025-08-27 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SUMMIT PARK in CATONSVILLE, MD was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 27, 2025.
Resident #4 told inspectors on August 12 that their bathroom sink had no working cold water.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.