Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview is a 238-bed licensed nursing home in Essex, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03051 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 238 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 238 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 221 (93% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | RIVERVIEW OPERATOR, LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | May 26, 1989 |
| CMS certification number | 215203 |
| Address | 1 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD 21221 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 574-1400 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 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 (4 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 Riverview on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview, on June 12, 2026, produced 23 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (9), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (7), Resident Rights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | 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 |
| June 12, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| June 12, 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 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 |
| June 12, 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 |
| June 12, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| June 12, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview reports 3.58 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.48 registered-nurse hours and 2.10 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 40% and RN turnover 38%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview compare with other nursing homes near Essex?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview ranks 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Woods Center | Baltimore | 117 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 11 |
| Complete Care At Heritage LLC | Dundalk | 177 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 28 |
| Rossville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 172 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 23 |
| Oakwood Snf LLC | Middle River | 130 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 50 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview?
Read the CMS record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview 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 June 12, 2026 survey's 23 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (4 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 Riverview a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03051 | 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.
