Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton is a 179-bed licensed nursing home in Towson, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03021 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 179 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 179 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 151 (85% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 7001 CHARLES STREET OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 22, 1970 |
| CMS certification number | 215077 |
| Address | 7001 Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 337-8313 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton, on February 25, 2026, produced 30 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Environmental Deficiencies (6), Resident Rights Deficiencies (6), Nutrition and Dietary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint |
| August 24, 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint |
| May 11, 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Complaint |
| May 11, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| May 11, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| May 11, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint |
| February 25, 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard |
| February 25, 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton reports 3.50 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.36 registered-nurse hours and 1.83 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 60% and RN turnover 40%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton compare with other nursing homes near Towson?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton ranks 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 11 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 7 |
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 43 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 132 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 26 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Towson.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the February 25, 2026 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.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 60% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (3 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 Ruxton a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03021 | 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.
