Total health inspections
3
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Nursing Home
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Nursing Home
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek is the perfect nursing home to receive good care. It’s composed of a professional care staff who brings not only excellence to the recovery of every senior; residents can genuinely feel the high- end quality of care in a nurturing environment.
Expect nothing but quality when it comes to their service: an advanced level of recovery found by the support of a psychiatrist, a wound care specialist, and a physiatrist; 24/7 skilled nursing; speech, physical, and occupational therapy; restorative care, bereavement counseling, diabetes management, and track management care.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
130
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
118
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
118
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$21.0M
Profit
$1.3M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20,993,389.00
Profit
$1,289,050.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.7M
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Nursing home, Rehabilitation services, Respite care
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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
Citizens Nursing Home
-45%
-12%
+14%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
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
Frederick
172
No
-
41
FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND
94.2%
$29,705,845.00
$11,562,021.00
38.9%
156.70
3.3062
-
41
1
-45%-12%+14%
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
-18%
-16%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Frederick (Ballenger Creek Center)
130
No
-
36
347 BALLENGER HOLDCO LLC
87.8%
$20,848,549.00
$1,280,638.00
6.1%
118.30
3.1612
-
59
2
-18%-16%+7%
Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center
-47%
-6%
+1%
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
Frederick
120
No
-
55
-
82.9%
$16,044,893.00
$5,813,138.00
36.2%
97.90
3.5588
1
109
3
-47%-6%+1%
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-30%
+8%
-41%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
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
Frederick
196
No
-
59
ROLES, MICHAEL
48.3%
$14,999,230.00
$5,244,793.00
35%
117.20
4.0890
1
77
1
-30%+8%-41%
Warm Heart Family Assistance Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
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
Frederick (Fredericktowne Village)
-
No
A+
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Citizens Nursing Home
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Frederick
Bed Count:
172
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND
CCN:
215105
Occupancy:
94.2%
Home Revenue:
$29,705,845.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,562,021.00
Payroll %:
38.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
156.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3062
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
41
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-45%
-45%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Frederick (Ballenger Creek Center)
Bed Count:
130
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
347 BALLENGER HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
215001
Occupancy:
87.8%
Home Revenue:
$20,848,549.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,280,638.00
Payroll %:
6.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
118.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1612
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
59
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
MC
SNF
Community:
Frederick
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
215184
Occupancy:
82.9%
Home Revenue:
$16,044,893.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,813,138.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
97.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5588
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
109
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Frederick
Bed Count:
196
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ROLES, MICHAEL
CCN:
215217
Occupancy:
48.3%
Home Revenue:
$14,999,230.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,244,793.00
Payroll %:
35%
Avg Residents/Day:
117.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0890
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
77
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-41%
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1.6 miles from city center — 14.21 miles to nearest hospital (Frederick Health Mt Airy)
347 Ballenger Center Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
195
Total Staff
122
Employees
73
Contractors
46,859
Total Hours (Quarter)
65
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 41 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 91 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
154 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.3%
of total hours from contractors
6,716 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 28
Licensed Practical Nurse: 13
Registered Nurse: 9
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 5
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 28 | 91 | 21,283 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 13 | 41 | 10,793 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 9 | 21 | 3,944 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,918 | 84 | 92% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,426 | 72 | 79% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,004 | 83 | 91% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 926 | 71 | 78% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 864 | 72 | 79% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 677 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 524 | 63 | 69% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 62 | 68% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 267 | 37 | 41% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 217 | 26 | 29% | 8.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
59
Citations per inspection
19.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
54 of 59 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 59 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 59 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
100% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.6
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
55 moderate citations
2 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
117
Total Residents
Medicare
31
(26.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
62
(53%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
24
(20.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
18.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
18.6
44% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
36.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
36.8
43% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.1%
10% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
51.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
51.0%
84% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 27.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.4%
29% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
42% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.2%
26% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
38% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.5%
12% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.1%
55% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
55% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.21
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.21
8% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.32
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.82
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.82
32% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.21
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.8%
18% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
66% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
17% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.6%
17% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 21.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.4%
25% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 9.9%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
49% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.9%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.1%
13% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.8%
↑ 1.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,289,050
↓ ~$235K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,485,123
↓ ~$136K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.2%
↓ 1.3pp vs 2022
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