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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola

Nursing HomeSilver Spring, MDCMS 215014
57 citations on record

Operated by Autumn Lake Healthcare

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
151

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
141.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
57

*CMS

Fire safety findings
25

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-12-19

*CMS

Citations

57 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0887Generalpotential for harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0697Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0636Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0605Generalpotential for harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • 0585Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0568Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0574Generalpotential for harm

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

  • 0577Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0791Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalno actual harm

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

  • 0850Generalno actual harm

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

  • 0865Generalpotential for harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • 0867Generalno actual harm

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

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0745Generalpotential for harm

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0660Generalpotential for harm

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0641Generalno actual harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0626Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0622Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0550Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Autumn Lake Healthcare

60nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Silver Spring, MD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 215014.
What is the CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola have?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is certified for 151 beds. It serves an average of 141.6 residents per day.
How many citations does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola have?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola has 57 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola last inspected?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola was last inspected on December 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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