Nursing homes › Maryland › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek
35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403 · 4102695100 · 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 above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.47 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.54. Weekend total: 3.13. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 73 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | C | Health | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-06-04 | 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 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2023-02-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | 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 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-02-03 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 MILKSHAKE 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 |
| MCINERNEY, ELLEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2022 |
| NEEL, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/27/2021 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | 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 215258. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.