3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
At 8700 Jones Mill Rd in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase operates as an independently owned nursing home and skilled nursing facility, licensed to carry the Autumn Lake Healthcare name. The care model covers long-term stays, short-term rehab, and the kind of medically complex cases that many facilities don’t take on.
The clinical program list here is longer than average: IV therapy, joint replacement and orthopedic care, trach management, cardio-pulmonary care, stroke recovery, diabetes management, total parenteral nutrition, lymphedema management, bariatric care, palliative and hospice care, wound care, colostomy care, podiatry, restorative care, pain management, and life vests. Speech, occupational, and physical therapies are available on-site. For a family placing someone with complex medical needs, that breadth is a meaningful data point.
Staffing runs 3 hours and 25 minutes of total nursing per resident per day: 55 minutes from RNs, 32 minutes from LPNs, and 1 hour and 54 minutes from nurse aides. Average length of stay is 120 days, and occupancy is 81.1%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
The Walk Score of 16 reflects a car-dependent location. The neighborhood is quiet, but independent mobility off-campus isn’t realistic without a vehicle.
For medically complex patients in the Chevy Chase area who need skilled nursing with a wide clinical range, this facility’s program list and payment flexibility make it a practical candidate to evaluate.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 55m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 32m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 54m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 54m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 10m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 1m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day | ▲ 26% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 22 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
22
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
18
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 66 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
66
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,915 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 66 | 0 | 66 | 24,795 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 9,261 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 6,461 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,651 | 90 | 98% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,335 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 942 | 67 | 73% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 871 | 71 | 77% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 812 | 70 | 76% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 471 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 453 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 178 | 36 | 39% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 118 | 19 | 21% | 6.2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.5
12% worse than State averageState average: 12.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.0
5% worse than State averageState average: 25.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.9%
5% worse than State averageState average: 23.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.1%
20% worse than State averageState average: 27.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.9%
12% better than State averageState average: 25.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
6% better than State averageState average: 2.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
In line with State averageState average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
76% better than State averageState average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
In line with State averageState average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
92% better than State averageState average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
24% worse than State averageState average: 12.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
In line with State averageState average: 92.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.3%
In line with State averageState average: 96.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.27
72% worse than State averageState average: 1.32
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
35% worse than State averageState average: 1.21
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
70.3%
10% worse than State averageState average: 78.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
78% better than State averageState average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
73.9%
8% worse than State averageState average: 80.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
31.3%
48% worse than State averageState average: 21.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.0%
29% better than State averageState average: 9.9%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
64% worse than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.3%
23% worse than State averageState average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.8%
13% worse than State averageState average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
149Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chevy Chase's city center to Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase | NH PC RC | Chevy Chase (Jones Mill Road) | - | 172 | - | 16 | - |
| Ginger Cove | NH AL HC IL MC | Annapolis (River Crescent Drive) | - | 96 | A+ | 51 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bedford Court, a CCRC | NH AL HC IL MC RC | Silver Spring (International Drive) | - | 76 | - | 64 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant | NH AL IL | Ellicott City (Lutheran Village At Miller’s Grant) | - | 36 | - | 19 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Maplewood Park Place | NH AL IL MC | Bethesda (Pooks Hill) | - | 29 | - | 38 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase is in the Jones Mill Road neighborhood.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase's occupancy is 81.1%.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase is registered as a for-profit.
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase is located at 8700 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
(301) 657-8686 will put you in contact with the team at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase.
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