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Autumn Lake Healthcare: Care Plan Failures - MD

Healthcare Facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-acute Care Center
Baltimore, MD  ·  3/5 stars

Inspectors visiting Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-Acute Care Center on November 24, 2025 reviewed records for residents discharged within the last six months. The records indicated those residents had been discharged home.

When the nursing home administrator, identified in the report as NHA staff #1, was asked about the discharges, the explanation shifted immediately. The administrator told the surveyor that the MDS Coordinator had "likely put the wrong discharge information" on the form and that the residents had actually gone to the hospital. "Let me look into it," the administrator said.

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That follow-up never produced anything.

Later the same afternoon, at 4:05 p.m., the surveyor returned for more information. The administrator's answer had changed again. There was "no other information," the administrator said. The residents were discharged home.

The inspection cited the deficiency under F0842, which covers the accuracy and completeness of resident records. CMS rated the level of harm as minimal or potential for actual harm, with few residents affected.

What the report leaves unresolved is whether the records were wrong the first time the administrator looked at them, or wrong by the time the conversation ended. The administrator initially said the MDS Coordinator made an error and that the residents went to a hospital. Hours later, with no additional investigation apparently conducted, the answer was the opposite: the records were right, and the residents went home.

The facility is located at 5009 Frankford Avenue in Baltimore. The inspection was completed November 24, 2025, and the report was printed April 13, 2026.

No explanation for the reversal appears anywhere in the inspection record.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-acute Care Center from 2025-11-24 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Last verified: August 4, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER in BALTIMORE, MD was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 24, 2025.

Inspectors visiting Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-Acute Care Center on November 24, 2025 reviewed records for residents discharged within the last six months.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER?
Inspectors visiting Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-Acute Care Center on November 24, 2025 reviewed records for residents discharged within the last six months.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in BALTIMORE, MD, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 215330.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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