Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark
4017 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207 · Baltimore City County · (410) 542-5306
106 certified beds, about 87 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215195 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 13, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
Of 71 health citations since November 2018, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.02 of those hours.
40.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
CMS links it to Autumn Lake Healthcare, an affiliated group of 59 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 71 health citations on file.
November 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the nursing staff failed to: 1) follow a physicians orders for withholding a cardiovascular medication when the pulse rate was less than 100 and document the resident's pulse rate when administering the cardiovascular medication, and 2) correctly document the route the cardiovascular medication should be administered. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #1) reviewed during the complaint survey.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation during the initial tour of the facility on 11/13/2025 at 5:35 AM, it was determined that the facility nursing staff failed to maintain the medication carts locked and secure. This was evident for 3 of 4 nursing units observed during a complaint survey.
June 13, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 21 citations
- F Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure nursing staff were competent with their skills set. This was evident for 3 (Staff #14, Staff #29, and Staff # 30) of 5 nursing staff evaluated for competency and has the potential to affect all residents.
- F Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide 12 hours of in-service training to nurse aides yearly. This finding was evident for 2 Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA #15 and GNA #16) of 2 nurse aide employee files reviewed during the recertification survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to 1.) maintain the facility's floors and resident shower room in a clean and sanitary condition and 2.) failed to ensure privacy for male and female residents who share a joint bathroom. This deficient practice was evident for multiple areas observed for cleanliness and resident privacy during the annual survey.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure comprehensive care plans were developed and implemented. This was evident for 1 resident (Resident#104) out of 17 facility reported investigations, and 2 (Resident #58 and Resident #92) out of 6 residents reviewed for care plans.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to 1.) ensure that a tube feeding container was labeled 2.) follow professional standards when caring for a resident who had a change in condition. This deficient practice was evident for one resident (Resident #53) out of 9 residents reviewed for tube feedings during the annual survey and one (#87) resident reviewed for nursing standards during the annual survey.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observation, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have documented evidence to support that the facility provided an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities. This was evident for 1 (Resident #73) of 3 resident reviewed for activities during the Medicare/Medicaid recertification survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure a resident wore an arm splint as ordered by the physician. This deficient practice was evident for one (# 11) resident reviewed for position and mobility and 1 (Resident #58) of 2 residents reviewed for range of motion during the annual survey.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure a treatment order was in place for a resident with a suprapubic catheter, and 2.) failed to change a resident for extended periods following episodes of incontinence. This deficient practice was evident for two (#4, #47) of two residents reviewed for bowel and bladder incontinence during the annual survey.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations, review of the medical record, and interview with facility staff, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide residents with respiratory care consistent with professional standards by failing to 1) properly date label oxygen tubing when changed and 2) Change the water in the humidifier. This was evident for 1 resident (Resident #10) out of 9 residents on oxygen reviewed during the Medicare/Medicaid recertification survey.
- D Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to comply with State Regulations when the facility failed to provide nursing staff with a minimum of 2 hours of training on cognitive impairment annually. This was evident for 5 (Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15, Staff #16, and Staff #17,) of 5 nursing staff evaluated for cognitive impairment training and has the potential to affect all residents.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain medical records on each resident that are complete and accurately documented. This was evident for 1) 1 (#94) of 3 residents reviewed for an injury of unknown origin, 2) 1 (Resident #86) out of 2 resident's reviewed for death in the facility, 3) 2 (Resident #33 and #60) of 5 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, 4) 1 (Resident #30) of 3 residents reviewed for activities, and 5) 1 resident (Resident#104) out of 17 facility reported investigations reviewed during an annual survey.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to 1.) provide adequate supervision of a resident identified with inappropriate sexual behavior towards residents and staff resulting in actual harm to Resident #11, and 2.) ensure two-person assistance was provided while providing care to a resident in bed, as required by the resident's care plan. This deficient practice was evident for 2 of 5 residents (#11 and #98) reviewed for accidents during the annual survey.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations of preferences by not honoring a resident's request for female only caregivers. This was found to be evident for Resident #105 during investigation of facility reported incident MD00186826.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews it was determined that facility staff failed to notify a resident's representative of a change in the resident's medical condition and failed to inform the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital. This deficient practice was evident for one (#89) resident reviewed for notification of changes during the annual survey. The term resident representative means the following: An individual chosen by the resident to act on behalf of the resident in order to support the resident in decision-making; access medical, social or other personal information of the resident; manage financial matters; or receive notifications.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident remained free of abuse. This deficient practice was evident for one (#11) of five residents reviewed for abuse during the annual survey.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility reported incident investigation, review of record and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to 1) report an allegation of abuse in a timely manner to the state agency, immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation was made, and 2) report an injury of an unknown source to the state agency as required. This was evident for 1 resident (Resident #106) of 17 residents reviewed for timely reporting an alleged violation, and 1 resident (#94) of 3 residents reviewed for an injury of unknown origin during an annual survey.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of a facility reported incident it was determined the facility failed to 1) ensure the thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse, and 2) provide residents with psychological evaluations and physician assessments following a substantiated incident of resident to resident sexual abuse. This was evident for 1 (Resident #106) out of 17 residents reviewed for allegations of abuse, and 1 (MD#00193881) of 17 Facility Reported Incidents (FRI) reviewed during the annual survey.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that the required minimum information was provided to the receiving provider upon transfer from the facility. This was evident for 1 (#94) of 3 residents reviewed for an injury of unknown origin.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to revise care plans for residents. This was evident for 1 (MD#00207171) out of 17 facility reported investigations, 2 (Resident #100, #27) out of 5 residents reviewed for care plans reviewed during an annual survey.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide a resident (Resident #92) with oral care. This was evident for 1 (MD#00206301) of 46 intakes reviewed during the recertification survey.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate physical therapy services to a resident (Resident #92). This was evident for 1 (MD#00206301) of 46 intakes reviewed during the recertification survey.
November 10, 2021Standard inspection · 30 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to provide needed care to Residents (#9, #78, #75, #83 and #66) to provide the highest practical well-being. The facility staff failed to administer medications to Resident #9 as ordered by the physician, failed to float heels for Resident #78, failed to obtain a neurology consultation for Resident #75, failed to obtain a neurology consultation for Resident #83 and failed to obtain a Heptalogy and GI consultation for Resident #66. This was evident for 5 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide Resident #9 with the prescribed diet as ordered by the physician; failed to obtain weights on Resident # 75 for 5 months, failed to withhold straw for Resident #83 and facility staff failed to thoroughly monitor and add interventions timely when the facility staff documented a significant weight loss for a resident (Resident #77). This was evident for 4 of 7 residents selected for review for nutrition and 4 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to 1. address Consultant Pharmacy Drug Regimen Review in a timely manner for Residents (#9 and #22) and 2. document a monthly Consultant Pharmacy Drug Regimen Review in the resident's chart. This was evident for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medication and 2 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey sample
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it had been determined that the facility had not implemented infection control practices to prevent the spread of COVID 19 as evidenced by 1. facility staff failing to wear a face mask while working in the facility and providing during patient care (This was observed 3 times during an annual recertification survey) and 2. the facility staff failed to store/ handle dirty linens in a manner that would limit the spread of infections as much as possible and in accordance with the accepted national standard to decrease the spread of any infections (This was observed 1 time during an annual recertification survey).
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to 1. ensure Resident #83's responsible party (RP) was provided the opportunity to consent to the flu vaccine for Resident #83 and 2. failed to ensure Resident #285 had a representative when signing documents. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents selected for reviewed for dignity and 2 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey.
- D Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview and observation it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure signage was posted to alert residents and visitors of the location of the survey results. This was evident for 4 out of 4 units.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review it was determined the facility staff failed to notify 1. the physician of results of an ammonia level (Resident #75) and 2. the physician and resident's family member of X-ray results (Resident #85). This was evident for 2 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the beneficiary notices and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff could not provide sufficient evidence that the residents are provided the proper notice at the time of discharge regarding Medicare coverage (Resident #4, #139 and #140). This was evident for 3 out of the 3 reviewed for the beneficiary notice task.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the confidentiality of resident's #39 information. This was evident for 1 out of 52 residents that were part of the Annual survey process.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interviewed it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident, and/or their responsible party, received written notification of a transfer to the hospital, including appeal rights and ombudsman contact information (Residents #21, #22 and #77). This was found to be evident for 3 out of 6 residents reviewed for hospitalization during an annual survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide residents and/or their representative (RP) with the proper paper documentation of the facility's bed hold policy (Resident #21, #22 and #77). This was found evident for 3 of 6 residents reviewed for hospitalizations during an annual survey.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the accuracy of the facility assessments (Resident #60). This was evident for 1 out of the 52 residents reviewed as part of the survey process.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wrote3. The facility failed to have quarterly care plan meetings with resident's responsible party. Review of Resident #21's medical record on [DATE] revealed the Resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from the hospital with a diagnosis to include vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is a decline in thinking skills caused by conditions that block or reduce blood flow to various regions of the brain, depriving them of oxygen and. nutrients. During an interview with Resident #21's responsible party (RP) on [DATE] at 8:45 AM, the RP stated the facility used to have care plan meetings every 3 months but they have not had one for the Resident in a long time. Review of the Resident's record on [DATE] confirmed no evidence of care plan meetings with the Resident's RP since [DATE]. The facility failed to hold a quarterly care plan meeting in April, July and [DATE]. [...]
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to administer medications within 1-hour time frame in accordance with professional standards for Resident #79. This was evident for 1 of 52 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an ongoing resident centered activities program for 1 (Resident #37) of 52 residents reviewed for activities during an annual recertification survey.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to provide treatment/services to prevent/heal pressures ulcers and arterial wounds (Resident #10 and #21). This is evident for 2 of 52 residents reviewed during an annual survey. A pressure ulcer also known as pressure sore or decubitus ulcer is any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to the underlying tissue. [...]
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to obtain podiatry consultation for Resident #37 as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 1 of 52 residents selected for review during an annual survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Resident #83 received restorative nursing program (RNP) as ordered by the physical therapist and speech language pathologist in conjunction with the physician. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents selected for review of range of motion and 1 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and observations, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide fall mats next to the bed of Residents #75, 78 and #81. This was evident for 3 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Residents #9 and #57 were provided pain medication when requested. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for pain and 2 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to complete the Dialysis record communication sheet and obtain post dialysis weights and vital signs for Resident #47. This is evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis during the annual survey.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure medications were administered within ordered parameters. This was evident for 2 (#5 and #9) out of 7 residents reviewed for medications. This was evident for 2 of 5 residents selected for review of unnecessary medications and 2 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and observation of medication administration, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain an error rate below 5%. Observation of medication administration resulted in an error rate of 10.26%. This was evident for 2 of 4 (#33 and #13) residents observed and 4 of 39 opportunities for error.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, it was determined that the facility staff failed to properly store medications in a locked compartment that were only accessible to authorized staff. This was observed on two different nursing units during an annual recertification survey.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain laboratory specimens as ordered by the physician for Residents #66, #75, #83 and #85. This was evident for 4 of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide dental services for a resident (Resident #22). This was evident for 1 out of 52 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain the medical record for Residents #81 and #184 in the most accurate and complete form. This was evident for 2 of 52 residents selected for review during an annual survey.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain kitchen equipment in safe operating condition. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents.
- C Conduct 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility records and an interview with staff, it was determined the facility failed to provide revise and document an accurate up-to-date facility-wide assessment annually. This was identified during an annual recertification survey. This has the potential to affect all residents within the facility.
- B Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to post a staffing assignment that was complete. This was evident for 1 out of the 4 nursing units.
November 29, 2018Standard inspection · 18 citations
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility staff failed to 1) provide a written notice for emergency transfers to the resident and/or the resident representative, and 2) ensure the local ombudsman was notified of a facility initiated resident discharge or transfer. This was found to be evident for 6 out of 46 (Residents #36, #39, #18, #64, #26, #70) residents reviewed for a facility-initiated transfer during an annual re-certification survey.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide Residents #18, #36 and Resident #39 with services to maintain/attain the highest level of mobility. The facility staff failed to apply splints as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 3 of 46 residents selected for review during the annual re-certification survey.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation during the initial tour of the main kitchen it was determined the facility staff failed to 1. discard expired food, date and label food stored in the walk-in refrigerator, 2. properly label and store open containers in dry storage and throughout the kitchen, and 3. maintain a clean environment.
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview it was determined the facility staff failed to keep the air intake unit in the main kitchen in a clean and safe operating condition. This was evident during the initial tour of the kitchen.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow a resident's wishes to obtain a laboratory test. This was evident for 1 (Resident #82) of 4 residents reviewed for choices during an annual recertification survey.
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident complaint, reviews of administrative records including a resident's personal funds records, individual resident account statements, transaction reports, transaction receipts, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a system that ensures a full and complete accounting of a resident's personal monies entrusted to this facility. This was evident for 1 (Resident #55) of 1 resident reviewed for personal property during an annual recertification survey.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility administrative records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse to the facility administrator. This was evident for 1 (Resident #195) of 4 residents reviewed for abuse during an annual recertification survey.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement a care plan for a resident who smokes. This was evident for 1 (Resident #89) of 2 residents reviewed for smoking during an annual re-certification survey.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation during a medication pass, it was determined the nurse failed to follow standards of practice regarding medication preparation and poured an excess of dispensed medication back into the medication container. This was observed one time during a medication pass observation.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to obtain an eye consultation. This was evident for 1 (Resident #89) of 1 resident reviewed for communication difficulty and/or sensory problems during an annual recertification survey.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's medication regimen was free from unnecessary medication by failing to ensure that a psychotropic medication had an adequate indication for use. This was evident for 1 (Resident #89) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during an annual recertification survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to 1) ensure the residents' behaviors were monitored and recorded routinely, and 2) to conduct behavior monitoring for a resident receiving an psychotropic medication. This was evident for 2 (Resident #87 and #43) out of the 5 residents selected for a review for unnecessary medications during an annual recertification survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the treatment and medication carts were locked and secured. This was true for 2 out of 4 nursing units.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to obtain dental services for a resident. This was evident for 1 (Resident #55) of 1 resident reviewed for dental services during an annual recertification survey.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident complaint, medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility therapy staff failed to evaluate and take steps to reassess a resident's wheelchair. This was evident for 1 (Resident #6) of 1 resident reviewed for rehabilitation and restorative nursing services during an annual recertification survey.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on reviews of a medical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain an accurate medical record by not including documentation from the facility hospice service provider in the medical record. This was evident for 1 (Resident #82) of 2 residents reviewed for hospice services during an annual recertification survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on administrative record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to track and monitor a resident with an infection upon admission. This was evident for 1 (Resident #193) of 2 residents reviewed for infections during an annual recertification survey.
- D Have policies on smoking.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to identify a resident as a smoker, assess the resident to be a safe smoker, implement a care plan for smoking, and update the facility list of smokers. This was evident for 1 (Resident #89) of 2 residents reviewed for smoking during an annual recertification survey.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 3 on November 10, 2021, 7 on November 29, 2018.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
- D Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.68 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.02 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.37 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.10 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.4% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.2% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.94 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.80 on weekdays and 4.37 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 32.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.73 in April to June 2025 to 4.68 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.68 | 1.02 | 4.80 | 4.37 | 32.8% | 0 of 90 | 87 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.61 | 0.94 | 4.75 | 4.25 | 33.2% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.55 | 0.83 | 4.70 | 4.15 | 36.5% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.73 | 0.90 | 4.85 | 4.44 | 36.5% | 0 of 91 | 85 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maryland, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.73 | 0.74 | 3.88 | 3.34 | 8.0% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.4 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.0 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.0 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.8 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BRIDGEPARK OPERATIONS, LLC. CMS links this home to Autumn Lake Healthcare, a group of 59 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgepark Realty LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Schwartz, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Bharaj, Narender | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Logan, Emily | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Schwartz, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Bp Capital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Bridgepark Realty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Bharaj, Narender | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Logan, Emily | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Meisels, Morris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Stern, Aryeh | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Stern, Bezalel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 23 problems in this area, most recently on November 13, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on June 13, 2025: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on June 13, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on November 13, 2025: "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."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arlington West Baltimore, 0.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Northwest Healthcare Center Baltimore, 1.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC Baltimore, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor Baltimore, 2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 55 citations
- Blue Point Healthcare Center Baltimore, 2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 80 citations
- Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp Baltimore, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 69 citations
- Resorts of Augsburg Baltimore, 2.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 72 citations
- Maryland Baptist Aged Home Baltimore, 2.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 45 citations
Maryland contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maryland. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Maryland Department of Aging, 800-243-3425. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maryland Health Care Commission, Maryland Quality Reporting, Nursing Homes, where Maryland publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 13, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Autumn Lake Healthcare. Legal business name: BRIDGEPARK OPERATIONS, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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