All citations for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Catonsville

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 113 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0920, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0922, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2019).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2019).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2019).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2019).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.