Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola
Silver Spring, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215014) · 151 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 649-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola reports total nurse staffing of 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.2%.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola is a for-profit nursing home in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility has 151 certified beds and an average daily census of 143.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.39, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.59 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes with a pattern of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars — notably below this facility's individual 4-star overall rating. CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
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 4 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 32.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 151 certified beds with an average daily census of 143.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which has 59 facilities nationally averaging 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3016492400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3016492400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
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/215014?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.