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 26 to 36 of 36 citations

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

    Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0525, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

  2. 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 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2025).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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.