Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor is a 118-bed licensed nursing home in Sykesville, Carroll County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 06007 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 118 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 109 (93% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 7309 SECOND AVENUE OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | November 1, 1981 |
| CMS certification number | 215136 |
| Address | 7309 Second Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Carroll County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 795-1100 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor 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 Carroll County nursing homes is 3.1.
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 Birch Manor on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor, on June 11, 2025, produced 25 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (5), Resident Rights Deficiencies (5), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| July 16, 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 | Complaint |
| November 20, 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint |
| June 11, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | F | Complaint |
| June 11, 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard |
| June 11, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| June 11, 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint |
| June 11, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| June 11, 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard |
| June 11, 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 | Standard |
| June 11, 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| June 11, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| June 11, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| June 11, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor reports 3.21 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.46 registered-nurse hours and 1.69 nurse-aide hours; the median for Carroll County nursing homes is 4.04 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.36 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 32% and RN turnover 23%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor compare with other nursing homes near Sykesville?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor ranks 2 of 10 nursing homes in Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 4 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 10 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 6 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 11 |
| Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the June 11, 2025 survey's 25 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.
- 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 Birch Manor a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 06007 | 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.
