Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel is a 110-bed licensed nursing home in Gambrills, Anne Arundel County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 02010 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 110 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 101 (92% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 1221 WAUGH CHAPEL OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1983 |
| CMS certification number | 215148 |
| Address | 1221 Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills, MD 21054 (Anne Arundel County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 923-2020 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Anne Arundel 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 Waugh Chapel on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel, on May 6, 2026, produced 12 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Environmental 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 30, 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 | Complaint |
| June 30, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint |
| May 6, 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| November 19, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel reports 3.77 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.61 registered-nurse hours and 1.67 nurse-aide hours; the median for Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.61 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.33 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44% and RN turnover 44%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel compare with other nursing homes near Gambrills?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel ranks 10 of 14 nursing homes in Anne Arundel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Annapolis | Annapolis | 97 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 8 |
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold | 154 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Ginger Cove | Annapolis | 55 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 1 |
| Marley Neck Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Glen Burnie | 95 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 17 |
| South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Edgewater | 111 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Crofton | Crofton | 180 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 18 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the May 6, 2026 survey's 12 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 whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 02010 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 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.
