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HomeMarylandAutumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

347 Ballenger Drive, Frederick, MD 217013016635181
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
130
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 130 certified beds with an average of 114.8 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 28 deficiencies (inspected Jun 30, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.73 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.4%

• Part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain (60 facilities)

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Frederick, Maryland with 130 certified beds. It has been operating since 1969. The facility scored below average compared to Maryland facilities.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
114.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 5, 1969
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Frederick
Last Inspection
Jun 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
28
Weighted Score
192.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (63)

F0585Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0573Minimal Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: Nov 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 33 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.01 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.09 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.73 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.4%
RN Turnover
29.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
347 BALLENGER HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 1, 2021
A&R STERN FAMILY MD1 HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization74%May 1, 2021
HATZLACHA RABBAH LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%May 1, 2021
BENNETT, ALLISONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2023
SCHWARTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
SHAH, HEMENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek had 28 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 30, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek provides 3.73 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 1.09 LPN hours, and 2.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.4%.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek have?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek has 130 certified beds with an average of 114.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek?▾
Yes, there are 5 other nursing homes in Frederick, Maryland with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Frederick nursing homes page.

Part of Autumn Lake Healthcare

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