Nursing Homes · Sykesville, MD
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
7309 Second Avenue · Sykesville, MD 21784 · 118 certified beds
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About Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor is a nursing home in Sykesville, Maryland. Its capacity is 118 beds, above the Carroll County median of 72 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Autumn Lake Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 85 citations, the most recent on November 20, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.21 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Sykesville. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (85)
Records from August 2018 to November 2025.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 5, 2026.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0906Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.21 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.46 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Autumn Lake Healthcare, a chain of 59 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Maryland.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Sykesville.
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