Skip to main content
Health Inspection Summary
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring
2501 Musgrove Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 890-5552
Warning:

Swipe or scroll to see the entire table

Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
12/6/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
5/1/24 - 4/30/25
Inspection Date:
8/2/19
Complaint Reporting Period:
5/1/23 - 4/30/24
Inspection Date:
9/27/18
Complaint Reporting Period:
5/1/22 - 4/30/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies010
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies142
Infection Control Deficiencies101
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies053
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies000
Resident Rights Deficiencies031
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies601
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies021
Environmental Deficiencies001
Administration Deficiencies000

Detailed result for inspection on 12/6/24
Date of last standard health inspection:12/6/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 5/1/24 - 4/30/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 5/1/24 - 4/30/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:8
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maryland:19.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 8/2/19
Date of last standard health inspection:8/2/19Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 5/1/23 - 4/30/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 5/1/23 - 4/30/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:15
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maryland:14.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.5
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

8/2/199/11/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/2/199/11/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

8/2/199/11/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

8/2/199/11/19
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some

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

8/2/199/11/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/2/199/11/19
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/2/199/11/19
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

8/2/199/11/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

8/2/199/11/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 9/27/18
Date of last standard health inspection:9/27/18Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 5/1/22 - 4/30/23
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 5/1/22 - 4/30/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:10
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maryland:12.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.8
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

9/27/1811/6/18
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some

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

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

9/27/1811/6/18
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/27/1811/6/18
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/27/1811/6/18
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Many
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

12/6/241/31/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

2/7/243/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
Medicare
Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near YouFind Medicare-approved providers near you & compare care quality for nursing homes, doctors, hospitals, hospice centers, more. Official Medicare site.
What is Healthcare Provider Tool - Quick, Easy InfoLearn about new Medicare provider search tool that helps you choose Medicare providers & facilities & compare quality ratings. Official Medicare site.
Dialysis Facility Quality Of Patient Care RatingCompare dialysis facility performance with dialysis facility quality of patient care rating. Rated between 1-5 stars. Official Medicare site.
Dialysis Facility Patient Star Rating - 5 Star ScaleLearn about dialysis facility patient star ratings & see how patients rate experience between 1-5 stars. More stars, better quality care. Official Medicare site.
Home Health Agency Quality Of Patient Care Star RatingSee how home health agency quality of patient care star ratings are calculated, based on 8 care measures of process & outcome. Official Medicare site.
Patient Survey Rating For Home Health AgenciesUse patient survey rating for home health agencies to better understand quality of care for home health agencies. Learn more. Official Medicare site.
Star Rating For Hospitals - More Stars, Better CareLearn how star rating for hospitals weighs quality measures like mortality, safety of care, readmission, others into rating. Learn more. Official Medicare site.
Hospital Patient Survey Star Rating - 5 Star ScaleSee side-by-side hospital ratings with patient survey star rating. Based on patient experience coming from HCAHPS survey. Learn more. Official Medicare site.
Patient Survey Scores for Physicians & DoctorsGet info on patient survey scores for physicians to make best choice in doctor & care. Compare & see scores on doctors profile page. Official Medicare site.
Understanding MIPS Quality Performance MeasuresSee how doctor performance scores are calculated using MIPS quality performance measures. Know doctor ratings, get best care. Official Medicare site.
Medicare-Certified 4 Levels of Hospice CareUnderstand 4 levels of Medicare-certified hospice care. Routine home care, general inpatient care, continuous home care, respite. Official Medicare site.
Learn About Medicare's Types of Healthcare ProvidersLearn about healthcare provider types Medicare covers & see which care provider is best for you. Compare doctors, nursing homes, more. Official Medicare site.
Browse & Compare Local Healthcare Providers by TypeCompare healthcare providers near you & browse by healthcare specialty. General practitioners, neurologists, optometrists, more. Official Medicare site.