AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR
7309 SECOND AVENUE, Sykesville, MD 21784
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR is a 118-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sykesville, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Maryland average of 6.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 118 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sykesville, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.7% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — worse 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 BIRCH MANOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR with other nursing homes in Sykesville.
What keeps AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.7% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 118 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR's rating advantage in Sykesville?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Sykesville
Sykesville sits in Carroll County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% 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+
- 28,367 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $99,569
- Median home value
- $343,400
Demographics for Carroll County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sykesville.
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