Nursing homes › Maryland › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley
56 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793 · (301) 898-4300 · 124 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Autumn Lake Healthcare, a group operating 59 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 5 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,104,439 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
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: 87 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | 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 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | 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 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | 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 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-24 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 215313), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/autumn-lake-healthcare-at-glade-valley-walkersville-md/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215313. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.