Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven is a 113-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 03044 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 113 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 113 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 101 (90% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 8720 EMGE OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | April 18, 1973 |
| CMS certification number | 215090 |
| Address | 8720 Emge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 668-1961 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven 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 County nursing homes is 3.3.
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.
What did inspectors cite at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven, on September 11, 2025, produced 30 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (9), Resident Rights Deficiencies (4), Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies (3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| April 30, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint |
| April 30, 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Complaint |
| April 30, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| April 30, 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 | Complaint |
| April 30, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| April 30, 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint |
| September 11, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| September 11, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| September 11, 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard |
| September 11, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| September 11, 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard |
| September 11, 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 |
| September 11, 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven reports 3.53 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.60 registered-nurse hours and 1.99 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.45 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 48% and RN turnover 54%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven ranks 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Parkville | Baltimore | 135 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 10 |
| Oak Crest Village | Parkville | 80 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 7 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Perring Parkway | Baltimore | 125 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 26 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Parkville.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven?
Read the CMS record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the September 11, 2025 survey's 30 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.
- 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 Loch Raven a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03044 | 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.
