Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor
Sykesville, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215136) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 795-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor holds 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 Birch Manor reports 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since November 1981. The facility has 118 certified beds and an average daily census of 105.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.42 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars, below this facility's individual 4-star rating. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Source: CMS Care Compare, as provided in this dataset.
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, which is above Maryland's 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 3.42 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 35.9%, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows 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?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 118 certified beds with an average daily census of 105.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4107951100 or verify 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 4107951100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215136?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.