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HomeMarylandAutumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor

7309 Second Avenue, Sykesville, MD 217844107951100WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(157 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
118
certified

How Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor 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
4/5
MD average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MD average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.42 hrs/day
MD average
3.88 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
MD average
0.85 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.9%
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 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Maryland average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.42 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.88.
Reported RN time is 0.48 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.85.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
24
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 9, 2021
Most recent cycle
23
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
Carroll County 65+
30,086
17.4% of county
County Population
173,225
Carroll County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sykesville, Maryland with 118 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
118
Avg Residents/Day
105.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Carroll
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23
Weighted Score
118.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (85)

F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Nov 20, 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 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Jun 11, 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 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Jun 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 11, 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 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jun 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0906Potential for Harm

Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.

Survey: Jun 11, 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: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jun 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 55 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 Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.10 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.42 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.13 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.9%
RN Turnover
38.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
7309 SECOND AVENUE HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 1, 2022
7309 SECOND AVENUE PROPCO LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
SCHWARTZ, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
DAVE, MITULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
KENDELL, ZINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
SCHWARTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
7309 SECOND AVENUE HOLDCO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
7309 SECOND AVENUE PROPCO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
ACCURATE STAFFING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
AS FAMILY MD4 HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
BRAND SONNENSCHINE LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
M MEISELS FAMILY HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
DAVE, MITULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 12, 1969
KENDELL, ZINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor and nearby alternatives.

All Maryland facilities
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
Sykesville, MDCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven
Sykesville, MD528 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center
Sykesville, MD2,112 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $14,020
Chapel Hill Nursing Center
Randallstown, MD6.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,247
Encore at Turf Valley
Ellicott City, MD6.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Patapsco Healthcare
Randallstown, MD9.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $107,227
Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Center
Mount Airy, MD9.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
Sykesville, MD · Current facility
—4/53/53/5None recorded
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven
Sykesville, MD
528 ft4/53/55/5None recorded
Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center
Sykesville, MD
2,112 ft2/52/53/5$14,020
Chapel Hill Nursing Center
Randallstown, MD
6.1 mi1/52/54/5$13,247
Encore at Turf Valley
Ellicott City, MD
6.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Patapsco Healthcare
Randallstown, MD
9.0 mi1/51/51/5$107,227
Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Center
Mount Airy, MD
9.0 mi2/52/54/5None 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 Birch Manor?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor 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 Birch Manor participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor had 23 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor provides 3.42 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 1.10 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.9%.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor have?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor has 118 certified beds with an average of 105.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maryland, including 2 in Sykesville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor?▾
On Google Maps, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 157 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

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