Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton

Nursing Home
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton is the ideal nursing home for receiving good care and having a good time together. It’s composed of a professional care staff who brings excellence to the recovery of every senior needing long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, and skilled nursing support. Residents of the Ruxton branch will indeed feel the high-end quality of care in a calming environment.
As an Autumn Lake home, expect the staff to deliver comprehensive programs for a successful recovery period. With an emphasis on short-term and long-term care, seniors receive professional care in therapy (speech, occupational, physical), trach management care, wound care, colostomy care, life vests, pain management, suboxone, and memory care – among many others.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton.

(410) 821-9600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Maryland average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Maryland average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Maryland average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Maryland average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Maryland average: 3h 46m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 26m per day 50m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 10m per day 54m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 50m per day 2h 10m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 11m per day 3h 29m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 4m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 20m per day 37m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 179

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 78.3%
Residents per day (avg) 162
Occupancy rate
78.3%
Residents per day (avg)
162

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.0M
Operating loss
-$949.7K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$12,024,255.00
Operating loss
$-949,691.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.0M
8.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.0M
Total costs $13.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-term Care
Long-Term Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-term Care, Long-Term Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, IV Therapy, Joint Replacement/Orthopedic Care, Restorative Care, Wound Care, Colostomy Care, Podiatry Care, Cardio-Pulmonary Care, Secured Unit, Respite/Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Stroke Recovery, Diabetes Management, Pain Management, Suboxone, Life Vests

Pricing & Financial Information

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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton
HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

MD 21204
179
No
18
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78.3%
$11,585,143.00
$1,020,641.00
8.8%
161.50
3/5
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2/5
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53
-71%
-11%
-5%
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N

Nursing

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Baltimore (Westgate)
120
No
38
DANIELLE LOWINGER 2006 TRUST
93.3%
$17,016,042.00
$6,455,515.00
37.9%
112.50
2/5
3.0470
3/5
1/5
3/5
72
+10%
-19%
+13%
Second Home Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Glenelg
8
No
9
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Places of interest near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton

Address 1.5 miles from city center — 1.73 miles to nearest hospital (University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center)

Address 7001 N. Charles St Towson, MD 21204

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

399
Total Staff
116
Employees
283
Contractors
60,596
Total Hours (Quarter)
74
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1511.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse14310.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1988.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
368 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.5%
of total hours from contractors
16,051 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 139 Registered Nurse: 8 Licensed Practical Nurse: 121 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5913919827,76591100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse2212114314,02191100%10.2
Registered Nurse78155,05991100%11.1
RN Director of Nursing120122,9478593%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,0618695%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,4417380%7.4
Dental Services Staff2021,0247987%8.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0339797077%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide0229766470%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0669087380%6
Speech Language Pathologist0229047077%7.9
Physical Therapist2025454044%8
Administrator1015206571%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015106066%8.5
Qualified Social Worker0224585864%7.9
Dietitian1014565763%8
Nurse Practitioner1012433%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 53
Citations per inspection
7.57

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

41 of 53 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 53 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 53 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Maryland average: 0.5

0 serious citations More info Maryland average: 0.6

52 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

1 minor citation More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Oct 07, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Feb 14, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 24, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 24, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
161 Total Residents
Medicare 22 (13.7%)
Medicaid 110 (68.3%)
Private Pay/Other 29 (18%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.9
8% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.0
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.2%
10% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.8%
28% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 27.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.0%
12% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
9% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.5%
14% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.3%
169% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
37% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.8%
61% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.9%
8% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.3%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 96.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.86
35% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.32

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.94
60% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.21

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.9%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
8% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.2%
14% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 80.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.4%
8% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 21.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.9%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 9.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
19% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 59.0%
10% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 50.8%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 50.6%

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).

$11,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.

~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.

$48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).

None specified.

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual); spend-down available.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

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