Last verified: October 2026
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek is a 130-bed licensed nursing home in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 02026 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 130 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 130 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 113 (87% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 35 MILKSHAKE OPCO LLC |
| Chain | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | January 6, 1994 |
| CMS certification number | 215258 |
| Address | 35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403 (Anne Arundel County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 269-5100 |
What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek 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 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 Spa Creek on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek, on August 6, 2025, produced 18 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (4), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (4), Resident Rights Deficiencies (4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 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 |
| August 6, 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint |
| August 6, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | 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. | E | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard |
| August 6, 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 |
| August 6, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| August 6, 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. | D | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| August 6, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
How well is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek staffed?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek reports 3.49 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.62 registered-nurse hours and 1.65 nurse-aide hours; the median for Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.61 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.53 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51% and RN turnover 44%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek in the last three years.
How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek compare with other nursing homes near Annapolis?
By size, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek ranks 6 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 |
| South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Edgewater | 111 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
| Future Care Annapolis | Annapolis | 154 | Not rated | — |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Annapolis, Arnold and Edgewater.
What should families ask before choosing Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek?
Read the CMS record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the August 6, 2025 survey's 18 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 51% means many caregivers are new.
- 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 Spa Creek a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 02026 | 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.
