Nursing homes › Maryland › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
7309 Second Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 · 4107951100 · 118 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: 3.42 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.13. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 85 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-06-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2024-11-04 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-06 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7309 SECOND AVENUE HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/01/2022 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2022 |
| DAVE, MITUL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| KENDELL, ZINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215136. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.