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C
Below Standard

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BRADDOCK HEIGHTS

6012 JEFFERSON BOULEVARD · FREDERICK, MD 21703

3013717160 · For profit - Individual

65 beds56.5 residents203 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BRADDOCK HEIGHTS receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.305 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.59 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 8.6% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (24.76% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.305 HPRD — needs 0.17 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️24.76% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (4)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only 8.6% drop-off
✅Highly consistent day-to-day staffing levels
Total Nurse HPRD
3.305hrs/resident/day▼ 0.59
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8975hrs/resident/day▲ 0.21
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
8.6%
3.3873 weekday → 3.0962 weekend
Agency Staff
24.76%
4.77% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.5883hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.8192hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.2818std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Frederick County Average-0.38 HPRD
3.69
03.31 HPRD
vs. Maryland State Average-0.62 HPRD
3.92
03.31 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.59 HPRD
3.90
03.31 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BRADDOCK HEIGHTS ★
FREDERICK · This facility
—
C
3.3050.8975★★★★★
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FREDERICK
4.2 mi
B
3.51720.5995★★★☆☆
CITIZENS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF FREDERI
FREDERICK
4.6 mi
B
3.50390.5851★★★★☆
NORTHAMPTON MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE
FREDERICK
6.2 mi
C
3.3690.5431★☆☆☆☆
WILLOWBROOKE CT SKILLED CARE BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE
ADAMSTOWN
7 mi
A
4.1781.4847★★★★★
HOMEWOOD LIVING FREDERICK
FREDERICK
7.4 mi
A
4.28421.0649★★★★★

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
54
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Aug 16, 2024Health
7 deficiencies cited
▼
Jun 27, 2019Health
16 deficiencies cited
▼
Feb 27, 2018Health
31 deficiencies cited
▼
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.