AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER
14200 LAUREL PARK DRIVE, Laurel, MD 20707
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER is a 153-bed for-profit nursing facility in Laurel, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.7%) is below the Maryland average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 153 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Laurel, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.7% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1% (40% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — 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 PATUXENT RIVER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER with other nursing homes in Laurel.
How is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 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 PATUXENT RIVER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.7% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% 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 PATUXENT RIVER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT PATUXENT RIVER lag behind other Laurel options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 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 PATUXENT RIVER?
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 Laurel
Laurel sits in Prince George's County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 121,208 (13.3%)
- Median age
- 37.5 years
- Median household income
- $86,994
- Median home value
- $319,600
Demographics for Prince George's County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Laurel.
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