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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

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
130
certified

How Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek Compares in Maryland

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
MD average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MD average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
MD average
3.88 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.68 hrs/day
MD average
0.85 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
32.7%
MD average
40.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Maryland average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Maryland average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.68 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.85.
Staff turnover is 32.7%, lower than the Maryland average of 40.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
25
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 15, 2022
Most recent cycle
27
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 30, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Maryland median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Maryland median
Frederick County 65+
40,796
14.9% of county
County Population
273,829
Frederick County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
111.8
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)
27
Weighted Score
190.5
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
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
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
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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
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
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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
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
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
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
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
F0686Potential for Harm

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

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
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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 Aide2.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.48 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.7%
RN Turnover
34.8%
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 (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
347 BALLENGER HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 1, 2021
STERN, ARYEHINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
BENNETT, ALLISONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2023
SCHWARTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
SHAH, HEMENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
EIDLISZ, SOLOMONINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 26, 2025
GLUCK, RIVKAINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 27, 2025
ACCURATE STAFFING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2021
BRAND SONNENSCHINE LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2021
BENNETT, ALLISONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 5, 2023
SHAH, HEMENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek and nearby alternatives.

All Maryland facilities
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Frederick, MDCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
Frederick, MD3.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,562
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley
Walkersville, MD4.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $37,265
Frederick Crossing of Journey
Frederick, MD5.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $13,538
Homewood Living Frederick
Frederick, MD5.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederi
Frederick, MD5.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice
Adamstown, MD8.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Frederick, MD · Current facility
—2/51/53/5None recorded
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
Frederick, MD
3.7 mi1/51/54/5$16,562
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley
Walkersville, MD
4.2 mi2/52/52/5$37,265
Frederick Crossing of Journey
Frederick, MD
5.2 mi4/53/53/5$13,538
Homewood Living Frederick
Frederick, MD
5.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederi
Frederick, MD
5.5 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice
Adamstown, MD
8.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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.
How much does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maryland is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek had 27 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 30, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 1.12 LPN hours, and 2.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.7%.
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 111.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maryland, including 4 in Frederick. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

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