Our Coverage of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor

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Inspection History Overview

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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.

November 20, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 9 penalties totaling $20,635

$3,603
Nov 22, 2021

Fine

$3,275
Nov 15, 2021

Fine

$2,948
Sep 6, 2021

Fine

$2,620
Jul 12, 2021

Fine

$2,293
Jul 5, 2021

Fine

$1,965
Jun 28, 2021

Fine

$1,638
Jun 21, 2021

Fine

$1,310
Jun 14, 2021

Fine

$983
Jun 7, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $650

$650
Sep 14, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2021 38 violations

Tag 0573 D Nov 23, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0577 D Nov 23, 2021

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0623 D Nov 23, 2021

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0655 D Nov 23, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0684 D Nov 23, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0730 D Nov 23, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0758 D Nov 23, 2021

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 7, 2022
Tag 0842 D Nov 23, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0867 E Nov 23, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 7, 2022
Tag 0550 D Jun 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0580 D Jun 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0582 D Jun 9, 2021

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0583 D Jun 9, 2021

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0584 D Jun 9, 2021

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: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0622 D Jun 9, 2021

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0623 D Jun 9, 2021

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0624 D Jun 9, 2021

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0655 E Jun 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0656 D Jun 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021
Tag 0657 E Jun 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0886 D Dec 23, 2020

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

2019 1 violations

Tag 0568 B Mar 15, 2019

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Apr 5, 2019

2018 42 violations

Tag 0553 D Aug 3, 2018

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0558 D Aug 3, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0559 D Aug 3, 2018

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0568 D Aug 3, 2018

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0580 E Aug 3, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0584 E Aug 3, 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: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0609 D Aug 3, 2018

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0610 D Aug 3, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0622 D Aug 3, 2018

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0623 D Aug 3, 2018

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0624 D Aug 3, 2018

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0625 C Aug 3, 2018

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0640 D Aug 3, 2018

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0641 E Aug 3, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0642 D Aug 3, 2018

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0655 F Aug 3, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0656 F Aug 3, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0657 F Aug 3, 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: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0679 D Aug 3, 2018

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018
Tag 0684 E Aug 3, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2018

2017 25 violations

Tag 0657 D Nov 21, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 13, 2017
Tag 0206 D Aug 10, 2017

Establish and follow a written policy that permits a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0224 D Aug 10, 2017

Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0154 D Apr 7, 2017

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0157 E Apr 7, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0241 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0253 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0254 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0278 D Apr 7, 2017

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0279 D Apr 7, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0281 D Apr 7, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0282 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0309 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0325 E Apr 7, 2017

Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0329 E Apr 7, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0371 F Apr 7, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0428 E Apr 7, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0431 E Apr 7, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0441 E Apr 7, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017
Tag 0456 F Apr 7, 2017

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2017

2016 17 violations

Tag 0154 D Jun 9, 2016

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0156 E Jun 9, 2016

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0253 E Jun 9, 2016

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0278 D Jun 9, 2016

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0279 E Jun 9, 2016

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0280 D Jun 9, 2016

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0282 E Jun 9, 2016

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0309 E Jun 9, 2016

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0315 D Jun 9, 2016

Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0323 D Jun 9, 2016

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0371 C Jun 9, 2016

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0428 B Jun 9, 2016

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0431 E Jun 9, 2016

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0456 E Jun 9, 2016

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0469 E Jun 9, 2016

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0514 E Jun 9, 2016

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
Tag 0520 E Jun 9, 2016

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2016
🏥 Facility Summary

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR is a 3-star nursing home in SYKESVILLE, MD with 118 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 4107951100
📍 7309 SECOND AVENUE, SYKESVILLE, MD
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR

What violations has AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR received?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR has 0 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 BIRCH MANOR?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR 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 BIRCH MANOR safe?
Safety at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR 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 BIRCH MANOR?
Phone: 4107951100. Address: 7309 SECOND AVENUE, SYKESVILLE, MD. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR offer?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR is a skilled nursing facility with 118 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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