AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS
525 GLENBURN AVENUE, Cambridge, MD 21613
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cambridge, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.6%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cambridge, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (53% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — about the same as the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.4% — 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 CHESAPEAKE WOODS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS with other nursing homes in Cambridge.
What keeps AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.9% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 98 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 CHESAPEAKE WOODS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CHESAPEAKE WOODS's rating advantage in Cambridge?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Cambridge
Cambridge sits in Dorchester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,830 (21.3%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $52,799
- Median home value
- $187,300
Demographics for Dorchester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cambridge.
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