Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARCOLA
SILVER SPRING, MD · 151 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 19, 2025
CMS Certification Number 215014 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed June 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from SSC SILVER SPRING OPERATING COMPANY LLC
Position within MD
25 citations — more than 58% of the 221 certified nursing homes in MD. Compared within MD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 17–59 months after the last one (median 30), measured over 283 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 25 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 25 |
| Median facility in MD | 22 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2019 | 5 |
| July 2, 2024 | 15 |
| December 19, 2025 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2024-07-02 |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | 1 | 2024-07-02 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2024-07-02 |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 1 | 2024-07-02 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-07-02 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 19, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2026) |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2026) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2026) |
July 2, 2024 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024) |
August 28, 2019 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2019) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2019) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2019) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2019) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.