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Complaint Investigation

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Silver Spring

March 27, 2026 · Silver Spring, MD · 2501 Musgrove Road
Citations 3
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 148
Provider ID 215224
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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Silver Spring
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Inspection Summary

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING in SILVER SPRING, MD — inspection on March 27, 2026.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0584
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING in SILVER SPRING, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-27.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING in SILVER SPRING, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-27.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING in SILVER SPRING, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-27.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SILVER SPRING, MD, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SILVER SPRING or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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