AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW
1 EASTERN BOULEVARD, Essex, MD 21221
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW is a 238-bed for-profit nursing facility in Essex, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 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 (2.6%) is below the Maryland average of 6.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 238 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — 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 RIVERVIEW
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW with other nursing homes in Essex.
What keeps AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW's health inspections 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 RIVERVIEW keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 6.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 238 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 RIVERVIEW?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RIVERVIEW?
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 Essex
Essex sits in Baltimore County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 142,475 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $78,724
- Median home value
- $267,400
Demographics for Baltimore County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Essex.
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