AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON
7001 CHARLES STREET, Towson, MD 21204
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON is a 179-bed for-profit nursing facility in Towson, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.6%) is below the Maryland average of 13.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 179 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Towson, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.6% — better than the Maryland average of 13.9% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 5.9% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.5% — better than the Maryland average of 21.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON with other nursing homes in Towson.
How is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON addressing its health inspections 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 RUXTON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.6% here versus 13.9% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.4% here versus 5.9% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 179 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 RUXTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT RUXTON lag behind other Towson options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.6 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Towson
Towson 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 Towson.
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