Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood is a 112-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 30016 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 112 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 86 (77% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Individual |
| Legal business name | 6000 BELLONA OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | February 17, 1970 |
| CMS certification number | 215074 |
| Address | 6000 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 323-4223 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 1 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 (4 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 Homewood on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood, on July 17, 2026, produced 25 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (6), Administration Deficiencies (4), Pharmacy Service 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| July 17, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard |
| July 17, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| July 17, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood reports 3.64 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.36 registered-nurse hours and 2.07 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.31 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 67% and RN turnover 71%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood ranks 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Canton Harbor | Baltimore | 160 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 2 |
| Future Care Sandtown-winchester | Baltimore | 148 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Northwest Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 91 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21212 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the July 17, 2026 survey's 25 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 about staff retention; nursing turnover of 67% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (4 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 Homewood a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Homewood is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30016 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 1 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.
