Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West is a 82-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 30074 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 82 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 72 (88% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | ARLINGTON WEST CARE CENTER OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | April 4, 2005 |
| CMS certification number | 215349 |
| Address | 3939 Penhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 664-9535 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (2 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there. CMS flags this facility with an abuse icon, meaning a recent citation for abuse or neglect.
What did inspectors cite at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West, on June 17, 2025, produced 7 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (2), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (2), Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (2). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint |
| July 6, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| July 6, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| June 17, 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| June 17, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| June 17, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| June 17, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West reports 3.57 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.31 registered-nurse hours and 1.85 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.25 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51% and RN turnover 30%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West ranks 23 of 27 nursing homes in Baltimore City; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Northwest Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 91 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Blue Point Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 135 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp | Baltimore | 210 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 31 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21215 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West?
Read the CMS record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask how many residents each nurse aide covers on evening and night shifts -- CMS rates staffing here low.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 51% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (2 stars) and long-stay quality (5 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30074 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
