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.
Last standard health inspection on record
August 6, 2025
Showing 26 to 47 of 47 citations
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
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
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
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.