Nursing homes › Maryland › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
347 Ballenger Drive, Frederick, MD 21701 · 3016635181 · 130 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 below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.80 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.68. Weekend total: 3.48. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 63 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-11-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-11-20 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-06-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 BALLENGER HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/01/2021 |
| STERN, ARYEH | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| BENNETT, ALLISON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/05/2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| SHAH, HEMEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215001. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.