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.

Back to Autumn Lake Healthcare at Catonsville

Last standard health inspection on record

August 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0655, 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).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, 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).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0675, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0842, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

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.