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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane

5 of 5 overall from CMS

9001 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20708

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At a glance

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane is a 155-bed nursing home in Laurel, Maryland (Prince Georges County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.45 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
155
Residents per day (average)
151.4
Certified since
1988 (38 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 Cherry Lane

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. About 97.7% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  2. Registered nurse time is 0.61 hours per resident per day; the Maryland average is 0.84. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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 23.5% 20.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3% 5.4% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.5% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 90.1% 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 1.2% 2.4% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6% 92.6% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.1% 22.2% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 5.0% 16.7% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 96.6% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 5.9% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.2% 25.0% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.9% 13.8% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.45 1.33 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.92 1.20 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMarylandU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6% 79.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 1.1% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7% 80.6% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.0% 21.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.4% 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 40 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 5 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 13, 2025133
Aug 4, 20232314
Jan 28, 201946

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 (40)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Oct 15, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)

  9. 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.

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

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Oct 13, 2023)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Oct 13, 2023)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  22. 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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)

Showing the 30 most recent of 40.

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 Cherry Lane?

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

How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane have?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane has 155 certified beds. It averages 151.4 residents per day, about 97.7% of its certified beds.

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

The home reports 3.45 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.61 hours from registered nurses. The Maryland average is 3.87 hours and 0.84 hours from registered nurses.

Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane been fined?

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

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane 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 215177. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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