AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA — Nursing Home in SILVER SPRING, MD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 151 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 140.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 215014 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.48 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.58 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA had 18 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 19, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 19, 2025
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Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Level E)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level E)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is a 151-bed nursing home in Silver Spring, Maryland. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Maryland average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 18 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A recent inspection found multiple citation areas but none were rated as severe, which suggests problems may be correctable rather than acute safety failures. It would be reasonable to ask how the facility is improving its care‑planning and resident‑rights processes—specifically how and when care plans are completed and how the home ensures timely notification to families and clinicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA Medicare and Medicaid certified?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA's CMS star rating?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA reports 3.48011 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA had 18 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA have?
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA has 151 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- MONTCARE AT WHEATON — 3/5 — 1.7 mi
- KENSINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER — 3/5 — 1.9 mi
- AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT OAKVIEW — 3/5 — 1.9 mi
- COMPLETE CARE AT SPRINGBROOK — 5/5 — 2.2 mi
- REGENCY CARE OF SILVER SPRING, LLC — 4/5 — 2.3 mi
- ALTHEA WOODLAND NURSING HOME — 4/5 — 2.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.