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AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR

7309 SECOND AVENUE, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784 · CCN 215136

Ratings

Overall
★★★☆☆ 3
Health inspection
★★★☆☆ 3
Quality measures
★★★★☆ 4
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
118
Avg residents/day
108.1
Phone
4107951100

Inspection history vs Maryland & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityMaryland avgNational avgvs state
12025-06-112318.99.5+4.1 worse
22021-06-092417.19.8+6.9 worse
32018-08-033814.59.3+23.5 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation2
Quality of life and care5
Resident assessment and care planning4
Resident rights5
Nutrition and dietary2
Environmental2
Administration2
Infection control1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.3935.0%
RN staffing (reported)0.4433.3%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.43—

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$0
Number of fines
0
Number of penalties
0
Payment denials
0

Chain

Chain
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE
Facilities in chain
60
Chain avg overall
2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (85)

  1. DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. DF0584Honor 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.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0585Honor 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.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. FF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. DF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. DF0906Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. EF0584Honor 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.2024-11-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-11-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  30. DF0584Honor 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.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  33. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  34. EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  35. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  36. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  37. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  38. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  39. DF0688Provide 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.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  40. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  41. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  42. DF0761Ensure 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.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  43. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  44. DF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  45. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  46. DF0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  47. DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2021-06-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  48. DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  49. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  50. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  51. DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  52. EF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  53. EF0584Honor 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.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  54. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  55. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  56. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  57. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  58. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  59. CF0625Notify 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.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for minimal harm

  60. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  61. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  62. DF0642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  63. FF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  64. FF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  65. FF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  66. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  67. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  68. DF0688Provide 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.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  69. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  70. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  71. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  72. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  73. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for minimal harm

  74. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  75. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  76. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  77. EF0758Implement 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.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  78. EF0761Ensure 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.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  79. CF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for minimal harm

  80. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  81. FF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  82. EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  83. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  84. FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  85. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2018-08-03 · Health · corrected 2018-10-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
7309 SECOND AVENUE HOLDCO LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%2022-08-01
AS FAMILY MD4 HOLDINGS LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST57%2022-08-01
M MEISELS FAMILY HOLDINGS LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST40%2022-08-01
DAVE, MITULIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2021-01-01
KENDELL, ZINAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2024-07-01
SCHWARTZ, MARKIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2022-08-01
SCHWARTZ, MARKIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER—2022-08-01
7309 SECOND AVENUE PROPCO LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST—2022-08-01

Other facilities in SYKESVILLE

NameOverallBeds
WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER FAIRHAVEN★★★★☆79
COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER★☆☆☆☆66

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.