Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase
8700 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · Montgomery County · (301) 657-8686
172 certified beds, about 146 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215029 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 28, 2025, inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 45 health citations since June 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.20 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.83 of those hours.
42.0% 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.
706/19
803/21
2504/25
210/25
304/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 45 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
37D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
3B
0C
April 3, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 1 (#7) of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- 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 medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to timely develop and implement a comprehensive, resident centered care plan for a resident admitted to the facility with preexisting pressure ulcers. This was evident for 1 (#7) of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure injuries and promote the healing of a pressure injury. This was evident for 1 (#7) residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
October 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to timely report an allegation of abuse to the state survey agency for 1 (Resident #1) of 7 sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene between glove changes during wound care for 1 (Resident #4) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
April 28, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 25 citations
- E 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 observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment for the residents as evidenced by failure to 1) keep the utility rooms, and resident shower room clean and organized; 3) ensure that residents were provided with hot water during the survey. This was evident during multiple observations made on the Arcadia Unit and throughout the facility.
- E 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 reviews and interviews it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure that resident records were reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment, including both the comprehensive and quarterly review assessments. This deficient practice was evident for 3 (#66, #86, #101) residents out of 4 residents reviewed for care plan meetings and quarterly assessment during the facility survey.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) implement wound and skin care orders for a resident admitted after a surgical amputation and identified pressure ulcer; 2) provide services as order by the physician; and 3) maintain professional standards of practice when documenting a resident's showers. This was identified for 4 of 4 (#160, #106, #66, #108) residents reviewed for orders and documentation during the survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the residents were treated with dignity. This was evident for 2 residents (#109 and #121) out of 54 residents during this recertification survey.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure a resident had access to their call light. This deficient practice was identified in 1 resident ( #106) out of 1 residents reviewed for accommodations during the survey.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on administrative record review and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure the safety of a resident after the resident reported allegations of staff abuse for Resident #146, and failed to ensure a thorough investigation was conducted for a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) regarding Resident #165. This was found to be evident for 2 of 19 residents reviewed for abuse during the survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to include the resident comprehensive care plan goals with the required documentation during a transfer. This was evident for 1 (Resident #86) of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalization.
- 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 record review and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure written notification of transfer were provided to the resident and responsible representative upon a transfer. This was evident for 1 (Resident #86) of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure accuracy when coding a resident Minimum Data Set (MDS). This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident # 107) of 6 residents reviewed for accidents during the 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 reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a care plan to manage bowel and bladder incontinence for a resident. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (#106) resident reviewed for comprehensive care plans during the survey.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations, and record reviews it was determined that facility staff failed to assist residents who are dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs) such a bathing. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (#66) of 5 residents reviewed for ADL care during the 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, staff interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents with a limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to prevent further decrease in range of motion. This was evident for 1 out of 1 resident observed for limited range of motion during this 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 resident who is incontinent of bowel/bladder received appropriate treatment and services. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (Resident #106) of 1 resident review for incontinent care during the survey.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that an antipsychotic medication was ordered with adequate monitoring. This was evident for 1 (Resident #16) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were served their preferred hot drink beverage at breakfast. This omission of serving the resident the drink item listed on their meal ticket impacted 3 (Resident #131, #105, #26) out of 5 residents reviewed.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was delivered to residents at an appropriate and palatable temperature. This was evident for 1 out of 1 observation of test tray temperatures on 1 unit of 32 residents who eat food prepared by the facility out of 4 units of within the facility.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of administrative documents, and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) store food items at the appropriate temperature, repair broken kitchen equipment, place dry food items in appropriate storage containers, and to remove food items that were not stored at an appropriate temperature, and 2) ensure that the resident's meal matched the items listed on the resident's meal ticket. These was evident during 2 of 3 facility observations and for 2 (#35, #81) of 2 residents reviewed for food preparation during the survey.
- D 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 record reviews and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide an accurate facility assessment for direct care staff to resident ratios. This deficient practice was discovered during the 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 observations, staff interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medical records were complete and accurately documented. This was evident for 2 residents (Resident #101, #108) out of 54 residents reviewed for medical records during the survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews it was determined that facility staff failed to keep isolation cart stocked with personal protective equipment (PPE) for enhanced barrier precaution (EBP) residents. This deficient practice was evident for 2 out of 5 units observed during the survey.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of administrative documents, and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to repair broken kitchen equipment, These factors were found evident to be true during three of multiple observations facility observations of the kitchen made during the survey.
- D Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's mattress properly fit the bed frame. This was evident for 1 (Resident #108) of 1 resident bed observed during a random observation of the Annapolis Unit.
- B Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and record reviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure daily staff postings were complete for the residents and visitors. This deficient practice was evident on 5 out of 5 units review for daily staff postings during the survey.
- D Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of complaints, interview with complainants, review of facility policy and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident's medical records to the identified and established representative in a timely manner. This was evident during the review of 1 of the 2 complaints regarding access to medical records (Resident #162).
- D Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, the review of a complaint and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the timely scheduling with an Infectious Disease consultant for a resident that was admitted with multiple comorbidities requiring specialty consultation. This was evident for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #162) reviewed with orders for outside services/consultations.
March 26, 2021Standard inspection · 8 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on administrative record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to report allegation of abuse in timely manner to Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). This finding was evident for 4 of 4 residents reviewed for abuse (#101, #84, #111, and #113).
- 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 surveyor review of the clinical records and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents and/or the responsible parties were provided with written notification of the residents' hospital transfers. This finding was evident for 2 of 4 residents selected for the Hospitalization review (#56, #92).
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to keep accurate record and timely dispose of controlled and non-controlled medications. This finding was evident in 1 of 5 units (Garden View).
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of the clinical record and facility staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to monitor Resident #51 for adverse consequences of psychotropic medications. This finding was evident in 1 of 6 residents selected for review of unnecessary drugs during the survey. (#51).
- 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 surveyor review of the clinical records and interview of facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that as needed (PRN) orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days. This finding was evident in 1 of 6 residents selected for review of unnecessary drugs during the survey. (#92).
- 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 surveyor observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to label drugs in accordance with accepted professional standards. This finding was evident in 1 of 5 (Garden View unit) medication storage rooms and 1 of 9 medication carts (Garden View unit).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement proper infection control and prevention practices. This finding was evident in 1 of 5 units (Chesapeake unit) during meal distribution observation.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of clinical records and interviews of facility staff and residents, it was determined that the facility failed to complete assessments that accurately reflect the residents' status. This finding was evident in 3 of 28 residents (#28, #51 & #74) selected for this survey.
June 21, 2019Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of the clinical record and interviews with residents and facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow physician orders. This finding was evident for 3 of 29 residents selected for review during this survey (#32, #61 & #73).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to thaw potentially hazardous food in an appropriate manner to prevent the potential for development of foodborne illnesses. This finding was evident in the main kitchen which prepares meals for all residents within the facility.
- 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 surveyor review of clinical and administrative records and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to send a copy of the notice of transfer to a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This finding was evident for 5 of 6 (resident #44, #113, #13, #20 and #35) residents selected for hospitalization review.
- 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 surveyor observation and review of the clinical record, it was determined that the activity staff failed to develop a care plan to address a resident's participation in social activities. This finding was evident in 1 of 6 residents selected for review of the activities care area (#20).
- 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 surveyor review of the clinical record, interviews with facility staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to revise the plan of care to reflect the needs of the resident and failed to revise comprehensive care plans after each interdisciplinary team assessment. This finding was evident for 2 of 29 residents (#35 & #99) selected for review during the survey.
- D Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of the clinical record and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to properly utilize outside resources as recommended by the admitting physician. This finding was evident for 1 of 29 (#95) residents selected for review during the survey.
- B 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 surveyor observation and interview of facility staff, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide items to make the resident rooms as homelike as possible. This finding was evident for one of five nursing units (Arcadia-Dementia Care Unit).
Fire safety inspections
29 fire safety citations on file: 17 on April 28, 2025, 8 on March 26, 2021, 4 on June 21, 2019.
Every fire safety citation29 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- C Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- B Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- B Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
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) | 3.20 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.88 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.0% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.69 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 3.32 on weekdays and 2.88 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.42 in April to June 2025 to 3.20 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 | 3.20 | 0.83 | 3.32 | 2.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 146 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.35 | 0.91 | 3.47 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 142 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.30 | 0.74 | 3.41 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 147 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.42 | 0.83 | 3.57 | 3.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 148 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Maryland
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.79 | $18.46 to $22.00 | 27,720 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.89 | $31.40 to $38.30 | 9,560 |
| Registered nurses | $47.98 | $40.26 to $51.61 | 52,910 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 21.2 | 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 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.6 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.3 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.1 | 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: 8700 JONES MILL ROAD OPCO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8700 Jones Mill Road Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/01/2021 |
| As Family Sd Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 58% | 12/01/2021 |
| M Meisels Family Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| M Meisels Family Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| R Meisels Family Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Rsm Associates LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Meisels, Morris | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/01/2021 | |
| 8700 Jones Mill Road Propco LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Schwartz, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Schwartz, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Tarta, Nchandeh | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Tavakoli-Jalili, Nader | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Silber, Naftali | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2025 | |
| Stern, Aryeh | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2025 | |
| Stern, Rochel | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/18/2025 | |
| 8700 Jones Mill Road Propco Holdco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| 8700 Jones Mill Road Propco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2023 | |
| As Family Sd Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2023 | |
| M Meisels Family Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Rsm Associates LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Meisels, Morris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2021 | |
| Tarta, Nchandeh | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Tavakoli-Jalili, Nader | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2023 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on April 3, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on April 28, 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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on April 3, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on April 28, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.88 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
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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 Chevy Chase's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase get at its last inspection?
- 23 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 28, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Autumn Lake Healthcare. Legal business name: 8700 JONES MILL ROAD OPCO 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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