AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT WAUGH CHAPEL
1221 WAUGH CHAPEL ROAD, Gambrills, MD 21054
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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Lower is better
Lower is better
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT WAUGH CHAPEL Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT WAUGH CHAPEL is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gambrills, 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Maryland average of 2.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.2% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.5% — better 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 WAUGH CHAPEL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT WAUGH CHAPEL with other nursing homes in Gambrills.
What keeps AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT WAUGH CHAPEL'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 WAUGH CHAPEL keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT WAUGH CHAPEL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 110 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 WAUGH CHAPEL?
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 WAUGH CHAPEL?
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 Gambrills
Gambrills sits in Anne Arundel County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% 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+
- 85,034 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $103,225
- Median home value
- $370,100
Demographics for Anne Arundel County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gambrills.
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