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 31 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

  12. 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).

  13. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2023).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

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