nursing home in Essex, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview

1 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD 21221 · (410) 574-1400

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview at a glance

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview is a 238-bed for-profit nursing home in Essex, Maryland (Baltimore County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Maryland average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 12, 2026) found 23 health citations. The Maryland average is 17.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 35.1% per year (state average 40.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
238
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
May 26, 1989
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Baltimore County
CMS Certification Number
215203

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.9 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.50 hrsMaryland average3.87 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.50 hrs3.87 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.49 hrs0.84 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.01 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.20 hrs3.47 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)35.1%40.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)21.1%38.7%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility23Maryland average17U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)23179Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)653Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)90115.180.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0Maryland average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$21,934$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds238124107
Average residents per day22310686
Occupancy93.7%84.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.6%Maryland average2.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.6%2.4%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.1%5.9%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)8.1%13.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.1%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)23.5%20.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)32.8%22.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.3%5.4%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)18.1%22.8%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)28%16.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)28%25%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%96.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.4%92.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.3%Maryland average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.3%1.1%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)79.4%80.6%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)84.2%79.1%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 47 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 24, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0807
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
April 30, 2026
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 5, 2026
April 30, 2026
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2026
April 30, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2026
April 30, 2026
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2026
April 30, 2026
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2026
June 3, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 3, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 3, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 3, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 3, 2025
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 3, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
February 14, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 14, 2024
Fire safety
Meet other general requirements.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0574
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 10, 2021
October 27, 2021
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 10, 2021

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
RIVERVIEW HOLDCO LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%08/01/2019
RIVERVIEW AS HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—08/01/2019
RIVERVIEW HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—08/01/2019
THE JS TRUST FBO NIECES AND NEPHEW
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—08/01/2019
STERN, SAMUEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2019
DEW, DIANA
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview's rating?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maryland nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 23 citations, compared with a Maryland average of 17. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Autumn Lake Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview and how do I contact it?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview is at 1 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD 21221. Phone: (410) 574-1400.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.