Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel
1221 Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills, MD 21054 · Anne Arundel County · (410) 923-2020
110 certified beds, about 106 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215148 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 6, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 31 health citations since February 2020 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 3.64 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.
45.7% 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.
1102/20
803/25
111/25
905/26
206/26
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 31 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
24D
7E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 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 record reviews and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to consistently maintain a comfortable homelike environment for the residents. This deficient practice was evidenced in 18 of 29 days during the month of June.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to accurately code a resident's MDS assessment. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 (#2) of 3 MDS assessments reviewed during the complaint survey. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a federally mandated standardized clinical assessment tool used in Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes to evaluate the health, functional capacity, and care needs of residents.
May 6, 2026Standard inspection · 9 citations
- E Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with residents and facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident call bell system was functioning properly. This was found to be evident in 4 Resident's (#68, #125, #106, #74) rooms in 3 of 3 units observed for call light function and response.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain resident dignity by leaving a resident's urinary catheter tubing uncovered and in public view. This was evident for 1 (resident # 35) out of 1 resident observed with a urinary catheter during the survey.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on random observations and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences (dependent resident preference for linen changes and to be out of bed at least daily). This was evident for 1 (Resident #94) of 20 residents interviewed and investigated for reasonable accommodations needs / preferences.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered and documented in accordance with physician orders, accepted standards of nursing practice, and the facility's established medication administration time parameters for 2 (#98, #18) of 5 residents observed during medication administration observations.
- D Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to post the required nurse staffing data and post it in a prominent place readily accessible to visitors and residents. This was evident on 1 out of 2 nursing stations observed during the survey.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered in accordance with physician orders and within the facility's established medication administration time parameters for 2 (#98, #18) of 5 residents observed during medication administration observations. The facility also failed to ensure prompt documentation of medication administration following administration.
- 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 interview it was determined the facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices. This was evident in 3 (#12, #83, #95) of 5 resident medical records reviewed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to use appropriate infection control practice for resident urinary catheter care. This was evident for 1 (#35) out of 1 residents observed with a urinary catheter during the survey.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with residents and facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. This was found to be evident for 2 (#76, #15) of 100 residents reviewed during observational rounds, and 2 (dirty and clean) of 2 laundry areas observed.
November 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of a closed medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the nursing staff failed to follow a physician's orders for withholding an antihypertensive medication when the resident's blood pressure reading was less than 110 mm/Hg. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #1) reviewed during the complaint survey.
March 17, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- 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 and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the safety of the food items to prevent foodborne illness. This was evident for two nourishment room refrigerators out of two nourishment room refrigerators audited during the recertification/complaint 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, interviews and record reviews it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a resident's dignity by not covering the urinary drainage bag when the resident was being transported to and from rehabilitation activities. This was evident for 1 (Resident #73) of 2 residents reviewed for urinary catheter during a recertification/complaint survey.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility investigative material and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident remained free of physical abuse. This was evident for 1 (Resident #92) out of 2 residents reviewed for abuse during the Medicare/Medicaid recertification/complaint survey.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility staff failed to report an allegation of abuse within 2 hours of the allegation to the regulatory agency, the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). This was evident for 1 (Resident #29) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse during a recertification/complaint 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 with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to initiate and develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for Residents who had frequent urinary tract infections (UTI). This was evident for one Resident (Resident #35), out of one Resident reviewed for urinary tract infections during the recertification/complaint survey.
- 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 staff Interviews and medical record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to review and revise the Resident's comprehensive care plan by an interdisciplinary team (IDT). This was evident for 2 Residents (Residents #13 and #35) out of forty-four Residents reviewed for care plan revisions during the recertification/ Complaint survey. A care plan is used to assess, plan, and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care, and it flows from each Resident's unique list of diagnoses. It should be organized according to the Resident's specific needs. The care plan is a means of communicating and organizing the actions and assuring the Resident's needs are attended to. The care plan is to be reviewed and revised at each assessment time of the Resident to ensure the interventions on the care plans are accurate and appropriate for the Resident.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on the interview of the facility staff and review of the medical records, it was determined that the facility failed to provide needed care and services that are resident-centered, in accordance with the resident's goals for care and professional standards of practice that will meet each resident's physical needs. This was evident for one Resident (Resident #13) out of 44 residents reviewed for quality of care during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interviews and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, recognition and management of Pain. This was evident for one resident (Resident # 35) out of two residents reviewed for pain management, during the recertification/Complaint survey.
February 3, 2020Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record and other pertinent documentation and interviews of facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation when allegations of abuse and or misappropriation of property were reported by residents. This was found to be evident for 2 of 2 facility reported incidents effecting the following residents (Resident #57 and Resident #64)
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to timely assess a resident's nutritional status. This was evident during the initial review of 3 of 7 of residents (Resident #65, Resident #99, Resident #107).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with the facility staff it was determined the facility staff failed to store foods properly in the dry storage area. This was found to be evident during an initial tour of the facility conducted during the facility's annual survey.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all staff followed contact precaution guidelines set by the facility by 1) wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed and 2) properly cleaning equipment that goes from room to room of a resident diagnosed with a communicable disease. This was evident during tours of the facility throughout the annual survey, observations and interviews with the staff.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain and enhance the dignity of the Resident # 19. This occurred in 1 of 7 sampled residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to accurately code a resident's discharge from the facility. This was evident for 1 out of 1 residents (Resident #111) reviewed for discharges.
- 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 interviews with the facility staff it was determined the facility failed to follow the care plan for a resident noted to be resistant to care. This was found to be evident when abuse allegations were reviewed for (Resident #64) during the facility's annual survey.
- 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 medical record review and interview with a resident and facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to update a care plan for a resident with a recent fall. This was evident for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #31) reviewed for falls during the survey.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of employee files and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) performance reviews annually. This was evident for 3 of 3 employee files reviewed (GNA #22, #23 and #24).
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) monitor and assess the continued need for potassium for a resident (Resident #82) and 2) monitor a resident's blood pressure as ordered by the physician and administer an ordered medication (Resident #24). This was evident in the review of 2 of 5 residents (Resident #82 and Resident #24) reviewed during the investigative stage of 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 medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to: 1) maintain the medical record in the most complete and accurate form for residents and 2) ensure Behavioral Health consultant progress notes were kept on the chart for other health care providers to review in a timely manner. This was evident for 2 of 8 residents (Resident #82 and Resident #38) reviewed during the annual survey.
Fire safety inspections
20 fire safety citations on file: 3 on May 6, 2026, 12 on March 17, 2025, 5 on February 3, 2020.
Every fire safety citation20 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 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 Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
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) | 3.64 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.23 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.66 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.35 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.7% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 31.6% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.84 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 3.81 on weekdays and 3.23 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.96 in April to June 2025 to 3.64 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 | 3.64 | 0.63 | 3.81 | 3.23 | 7.4% | 0 of 90 | 106 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.88 | 0.65 | 4.03 | 3.50 | 4.8% | 0 of 92 | 102 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.82 | 0.61 | 3.98 | 3.42 | 4.8% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.96 | 0.65 | 4.14 | 3.53 | 7.9% | 0 of 91 | 101 |
| 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 | 17.7 | 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 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.5 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.8 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 1221 WAUGH CHAPEL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1221 Waugh Chapel Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2021 |
| Md12 Equities LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hatzlacha Rabbah LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2021 | |
| Stern, Aryeh | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hefter, Tzvi | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/10/2023 | |
| Ryan, Jacqueline | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/10/2025 | |
| Schwartz, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Eidlisz, Solomon | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 03/27/2025 | |
| Gluck, Rivka | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 03/27/2025 | |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2021 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hefter, Tzvi | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/10/2023 | |
| Ryan, Jacqueline | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/10/2025 |
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 9 problems in this area, most recently on June 30, 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 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 30, 2026: "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 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 19, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 17, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
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- Future Care Annapolis Annapolis, 6.9 mi · not rated · 0 citations
- Larkin Chase Center Bowie, 7.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington Glen Burnie, 7.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 77 citations
- Ginger Cove Annapolis, 8.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Glen Burnie, 9.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 54 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 Waugh Chapel's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 6, 2026. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel 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 Waugh Chapel?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Autumn Lake Healthcare. Legal business name: 1221 WAUGH CHAPEL 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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