AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK
347 BALLENGER DRIVE, Frederick, MD 21701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Frederick, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.0%) is below the Maryland average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 130 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Frederick, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.0% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (43% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK with other nursing homes in Frederick.
How is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.0% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK lag behind other Frederick options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Frederick
Frederick sits in Frederick County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 37,144 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $100,685
- Median home value
- $341,800
Demographics for Frederick County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Frederick.
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