Nursing homes › Maryland › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley
56 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793 · 3018984300 · 124 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: 3.55 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 3.21. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 80 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2025-05-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2023-11-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2023-11-15 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2023-11-15 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2023-11-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-15 | Fine | $37,265 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 WEST FREDERICK HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/01/2021 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| SHAH, HEMEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| WEAVER, CASSANDRA | 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 215313. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.