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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek is a 1-star rated nursing home in Frederick, MD with 130 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5.

The facility has 66 health violations on record. Most recent inspection: November 15, 2022.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Maryland public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Our Coverage of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek

Autumn Lake Ballenger Creek: Grievance Rights Denied - MD Mar 3, 2026
Autumn Lake Ballenger Creek: Pharmacy Failures - MD Mar 2, 2026
Autumn Lake Ballenger Creek: Abuse Reporting Failures - MD Mar 1, 2026

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $0

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Health Violations by Year

2022 27 violations

Tag 0573 B Nov 15, 2022

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0578 D Nov 15, 2022

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0585 D Nov 15, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0600 D Nov 15, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0607 F Nov 15, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0610 D Nov 15, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0641 D Nov 15, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2023
Tag 0655 D Nov 15, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0656 E Nov 15, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2023
Tag 0657 E Nov 15, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0677 E Nov 15, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0679 E Nov 15, 2022

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0680 D Nov 15, 2022

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0684 E Nov 15, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0689 G Nov 15, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0711 D Nov 15, 2022

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0730 F Nov 15, 2022

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0732 C Nov 15, 2022

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0756 D Nov 15, 2022

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023
Tag 0758 D Nov 15, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Jan 16, 2023

2021 1 violations

Tag 0684 D Oct 22, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Dec 5, 2021

2020 2 violations

Tag 0550 D Sep 17, 2020

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0607 D Sep 17, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020

2018 25 violations

Tag 0641 D Nov 19, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0656 D Nov 19, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0657 D Nov 19, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0684 D Nov 19, 2018

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0689 D Nov 19, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0757 E Nov 19, 2018

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0761 D Nov 19, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0842 D Nov 19, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0867 E Nov 19, 2018

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0880 D Nov 19, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 2, 2019
Tag 0558 D Apr 18, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0584 E Apr 18, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0636 D Apr 18, 2018

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0641 D Apr 18, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0656 E Apr 18, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0657 E Apr 18, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0676 D Apr 18, 2018

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0685 D Apr 18, 2018

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0689 D Apr 18, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0690 E Apr 18, 2018

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

2017 11 violations

Tag 0157 D Sep 21, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0223 D Sep 21, 2017

Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0242 D Sep 21, 2017

Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0279 E Sep 21, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0280 D Sep 21, 2017

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0325 D Sep 21, 2017

Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0334 D Sep 21, 2017

Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0353 F Sep 21, 2017

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0441 D Sep 21, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2017
Tag 0155 D Apr 13, 2017

Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2017
Tag 0511 D Apr 13, 2017

Tell the attending physician the results of x-rays and other tests, in a timely manner.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek

What violations has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek received?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek has 66 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek safe?
Safety at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek?
Phone: (301) 663-5181. Address: 347 Ballenger Drive, Frederick, MD. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek offer?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek is a skilled nursing facility with 130 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Frederick, MD?
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: November 15, 2022 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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