Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville is a 140-bed licensed nursing home in Pikesville, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03028 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 140 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 140 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 116 (83% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | PIKESVILLE OPERATOR, LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | June 29, 1976 |
| CMS certification number | 215082 |
| Address | 7 Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 486-8771 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 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 (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville, on July 31, 2026, produced 17 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (6), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (3), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (3). 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 31, 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Standard |
| July 31, 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 | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | 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 | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville reports 3.83 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.57 registered-nurse hours and 2.16 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.57 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 52% and RN turnover 8%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville compare with other nursing homes near Pikesville?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville ranks 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks Communities | Baltimore | 37 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 3 |
| King David Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Baltimore | 100 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 23 |
| Courtland, LLC | Baltimore | 151 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 17 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Pikesville.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville?
Start from Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the July 31, 2026 survey's 17 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 52% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (5 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 Pikesville a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03028 | 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.
