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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola

901 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 209023016492400151 certified beds · 143 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
57
4512
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-12-19
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-12-19Standard0180CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-02Standard0190CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2019-08-28Standard4142CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-12-19Standard survey · 18 deficienciesOfficial report
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F568
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F578
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F585
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F605
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F609
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F636
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F679
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F686
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F697
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F812
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 215014-20251219-F887
2024-07-02Standard survey · 19 deficienciesOfficial report
F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F574
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F577
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F578
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F583
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 215014-20240702-F609
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F623
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F689
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F756
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F791
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 215014-20240702-F921
2019-08-28Standard survey · 20 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F550
F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F626
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F580
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-21Record 215014-20190828-F583
F584Honor 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 EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-21Record 215014-20190828-F600
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-21Record 215014-20190828-F610
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F622
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F623
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F657
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F660
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-21Record 215014-20190828-F684
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F745
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F758
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-21Record 215014-20190828-F835
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-21Record 215014-20190828-F865
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F641
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F842
F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F850
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-25Record 215014-20190828-F867

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.59
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 0.84 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.39
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.12
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.47 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover29%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 39% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityMarylandNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
5.6%5.9%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
1.0%2.4%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
25.7%13.8%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
1.2%1.5%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
26.8%20.4%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
0.8%5.4%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
9.7%16.7%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
901 Arcola Avenue Holdco LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
A&R Stern Family Md7 LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Gbenle, Ademola
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Mark
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Sharma, Sandeep
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Accurate Staffing LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Brand Sonnenschine LLP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gbenle, Ademola
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Mark
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Sharma, Sandeep
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Aryeh
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare59 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maryland.

No county cost figures on file for Montgomery.

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1.9 mi2025-08-050430
Woodside Rehab & Nursing
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2.3 mi2026-03-112251
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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01