Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park is a 143-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 # | 03042 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 143 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 143 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 124 (87% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 1502 FREDERICK ROAD OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | December 21, 1999 |
| CMS certification number | 215326 |
| Address | 1502 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 747-3287 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park 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 Summit Park on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park, on August 27, 2025, produced 15 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (5), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Resident Rights Deficiencies (2). 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 26, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| August 27, 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard |
| August 27, 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 | Complaint |
| August 27, 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint |
| August 27, 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| August 27, 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard |
| August 27, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park reports 3.26 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.47 registered-nurse hours and 1.76 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 50% and RN turnover 39%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $49,221 for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $49,221 |
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park compare with other nursing homes near Catonsville?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park ranks 11 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 Catonsville | Catonsville | 136 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 22 |
| 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 Summit Park?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park'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 27, 2025 survey's 15 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 50% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- 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 Summit Park a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03042 | 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.
