AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY

CCN 215313 · 56 WEST FREDERICK OPCO LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE chain · 124 certified beds · Frederick · MD


AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY is a 124-bed nursing home in WALKERSVILLE, Maryland. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1997-11-10. It averages 113.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY?

CMS lists 87 health-inspection deficiencies for AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY since 2021-10-15, 58 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-01.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-01F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-06-01F0641, F0711Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.E
2026-06-01F0550, F0580, F0628, F0636, F0637, F0658, F0677, F0684, F0688, F0700, F0757, F0761, F0801, F0803, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-01-23F0600, F0609, F0610, F0677, F0689Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-05-01F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E
2025-05-01F0550, F0561, F0582, F0584, F0585, F0609, F0641, F0645, F0655, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0684, F0686, F0688, F0690, F0695, F0726, F0730, F0755, F0756, F0758, F0761, F0804, F0842, F0880, F0921, F0943, F0947Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / 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. / Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D
2023-11-15F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-11-15F0602, F0680, F0684Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2021-10-15F0730, F0741Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.F
2021-10-15F0584, F0607, F0608, F0609, F0610, F0641, F0656, F0657, F0658, F0695, F0761, F0880, F0919Honor 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E
2021-10-15F0550, F0602, F0655, F0679, F0689, F0711, F0755, F0757, F0758, F0759, F0842, F0947Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D
2021-10-15F0732, F0838Post nurse staffing information every day. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.C

Why was AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY fined?

DateTypeAmount
2023-11-15Fine$37,265

How is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY staffed relative to the MD average?

MeasureThis facilityMD average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.550543.87381
Total nursing staff turnover (%)52.340.2
Average number of residents per day113.1105.7

Who owns AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY, and what chain is it in?

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name 56 WEST FREDERICK OPCO LLC and belongs to the AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST56 WEST FREDERICK HOLDCO LLCsince 05/01/2021
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSCHWARTZ, MARK, SHAH, HEMEN, WEAVER, CASSANDRAsince 05/01/2021
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFEIDLISZ, SOLOMON, GLUCK, RIVKAsince 03/27/2025
ADP OF THE SNFACCURATE STAFFING LLC, BRAND SONNENSCHINE LLP, SHAH, HEMEN, WEAVER, CASSANDRAsince 05/01/2021

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