Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville is a 136-bed licensed nursing home in Catonsville, Baltimore County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 03018 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 136 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 136 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 120 (89% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 16 FUSTING OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | August 11, 1974 |
| CMS certification number | 215097 |
| Address | 16 Fusting Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 747-1800 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville, on August 18, 2025, produced 22 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (4), Resident Rights Deficiencies (4), Environmental Deficiencies (4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| June 17, 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Complaint |
| June 17, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| August 18, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 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. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard |
| August 18, 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville reports 3.43 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.38 registered-nurse hours and 1.97 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.26 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 43% and RN turnover 36%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville compare with other nursing homes near Catonsville?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville ranks 15 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore County; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 207 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 10 |
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | Catonsville | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | Baltimore | 20 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 0 |
| Meadow Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Catonsville | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 19 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park | Catonsville | 143 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 15 |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center | Catonsville | 61 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 20 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Catonsville and Arbutus.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the August 18, 2025 survey's 22 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask how many residents each nurse aide covers on evening and night shifts -- CMS rates staffing here low.
- 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 Catonsville a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03018 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 3 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.
