Nursing homes › Maryland › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola
901 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 · 3016492400 · 151 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Autumn Lake Healthcare, a group operating 60 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,113,839 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.39 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 3.12. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 57 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-12-19 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-16 |
| 2024-07-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 ARCOLA AVENUE HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/01/2022 |
| A&R STERN FAMILY MD7 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/01/2022 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| GBENLE, ADEMOLA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/10/2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| SHARMA, SANDEEP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215014. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.