All citations for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River

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 6, 2025

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

  3. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

  4. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

  5. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

  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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

  10. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

  17. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

  20. 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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.