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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton

2 of 5 overall from CMS

7001 Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204

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At a glance

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton is a 179-bed nursing home in Towson, Maryland (Baltimore County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.40 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.87. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
179
Residents per day (average)
162.6
Certified since
1970 (56 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS counts 28 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 25, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Maryland average is 17.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 59.9%, above the Maryland average of 40.2%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.05 hours per resident on weekends against 3.40 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maryland average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Maryland average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Maryland and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMarylandU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.0% 20.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4% 5.4% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3% 0.5% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 16.5% 22.8% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.1% 2.4% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.8% 92.6% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 17.7% 22.2% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.0% 16.7% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8% 96.6% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.4% 5.9% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.5% 25.0% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.5% 13.8% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.92 1.33 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.44 1.20 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMarylandU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.4% 79.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4% 1.1% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.2% 80.6% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.5% 21.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.3% 9.8% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 70 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 22 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Feb 25, 20262815
Oct 24, 20241624
Jul 18, 2019263

Maryland homes averaged 17.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (70)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 3, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 3, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 3, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 3, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2025)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  25. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 70.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Maryland homes averaged 0.6 fines and $21,934 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Maryland

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton have?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton has 179 certified beds. It averages 162.6 residents per day, about 90.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton?

The home reports 3.40 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.41 hours from registered nurses. The Maryland average is 3.87 hours and 0.84 hours from registered nurses.

Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 215077. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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