Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek
Frederick, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215001) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 663-5181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek reports total nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.7%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek is a for-profit nursing home in Frederick, Maryland, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1969. The facility maintains 130 certified beds with an average of 111.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.80 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a 32.7% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and no Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 130 certified beds with an average daily census of 111.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which includes 59 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 5, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (301) 663-5181 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (301) 663-5181 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215001?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.