Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights

6012 Jefferson Boulevard Frederick, MD 21703 View Map
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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights

A community that balances country charm with unparalleled nursing support, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights in Frederick celebrates each unique individual with compassion and dignity. Exclusively houses only the best professional care staff who deliver excellence to the recovery of every resident, expect each senior resident to get back on their feet and be with their loved ones immediately.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights specializes in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services, seniors receive 24-hour professional care for therapy (speech, occupational, physical), restorative care, wound care, nebulizer treatment, colostomy care, enteral nutrition, respiratory care; foley care, dialysis, immunizations, burns, and psychiatric services– among many others.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights 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 Braddock Heights.

(301) 371-7160

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Maryland average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
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.
3/5
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 6m per day

This home provides 18% 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. 54m per day 50m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 49m per day 54m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 35m 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 6m per day 3h 29m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 40m per day 37m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 65

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 73.7%
Residents per day (avg) 57
Occupancy rate
73.7%
Residents per day (avg)
57

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$7.6M
Operating loss
-$209.8K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$7,613,364.00
Operating loss
$-209,767.00
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
13.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.8M
Total costs $7.8M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 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
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-Term Rehab
Long-Term Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

24 hour RN Coverage
Respiratory Care
Trach Care
Wound Care
Wound Vacs
IV Therapy
Bariatric
Enteral Nutrition
Nebulizer Treatment
Orthopedic Care
Burns
Catheter/ Foley Care
Colostomy Care
Diabetes Management
Immunizations
Lab Services
Oxygen
Restorative Nursing
Pain Management
Psychiatric Services
Bipap/Cpap

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily schedule packed with activities.
Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Living, Respite and Hospice Care, Advanced Care Programs for Complex Medical Conditions

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 Braddock Heights
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

MD 21703
65
No
-
0
AS FAMILY VB HOLDINGS LLC
73.7%
$7,556,577.00
$1,043,648.00
13.8%
57.40
4/5
3.0971
4/5
2/5
3/5
-
54
-
+27%
-18%
-11%
Citizens Nursing Home
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
3/5
3.3062
3/5
3/5
4/5
-
41
1
-45%
-12%
+14%
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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
1/5
4.0890
1/5
4/5
2/5
1
77
1
-30%
+8%
-41%
National Lutheran Communities & Services
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

-
-
No
-
38
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Address 5.4 miles from city center — 17.97 miles to nearest hospital (Robinwood Professional Center)

Address 6012 Jefferson Boulevard Frederick, MD 21703

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

113
Total Staff
45
Employees
68
Contractors
20,792
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse199.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse3010 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant438.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
93 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
5 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
18.9%
of total hours from contractors
3,925 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 6 Registered Nurse: 10 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2122438,89591100%8.7
Registered Nurse910193,59291100%9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse525302,86391100%10
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,3867380%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2026077582%7.9
Dietitian1015016571%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0114966268%8
Speech Language Pathologist0114916470%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014625965%7.8
Administrator1014565763%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0223995459%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0113205055%6.4
RN Director of Nursing1012613640%7.3
Qualified Social Worker066651618%4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations 54
Citations per inspection
18

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

52 of 54 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 54 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

54 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Part of: Autumn Lake
Resident Census by Payment Source
54 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (14.8%)
Medicaid 32 (59.3%)
Private Pay/Other 14 (25.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 16.8
30% worse 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. 30.9
20% worse than 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 35.5%
50% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.3%
9% worse 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 27.0%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
76% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.6%
29% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.9%
122% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.1%
50% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.3%
80% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
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. 0.42
68% 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. 0.92
24% better 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 93.1%
19% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.1%
122% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.0%
13% better 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. 12.8%
40% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 21.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.1%
32% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 9.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.2%
55% worse 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. 38.7%
28% worse 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. 50.5%
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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