Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring
A nursing home in Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
2501 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. (301) 890-5552.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 3of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 13 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Maryland average: 17.0
- 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day Maryland average: 3.93
- 0 fines in the last three years
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean7
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
13 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Maryland average is 17.0.
Last standard inspection Mar 27, 2026.
Most serious in three years: D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
29 citations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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All 29 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 21 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Apr 28, 2026: complaint inspection4 citations
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Mar 27, 2026: standard inspection6 citations
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Observe each nurse aide’s job performance and give regular training.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Mar 27, 2026: standard and complaint inspection2 citations
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Mar 27, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Aug 4, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Dec 6, 2024: standard inspection2 citations
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident’s health.
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Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Dec 6, 2024: standard and complaint inspection6 citations
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 7, 2024: complaint inspection6 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Jul 1, 1990.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- No abuse icon from CMS.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
- 148 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- No fines in the last three years.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 21 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Who does the caring?
3.39 nurse hours per resident per day
The Maryland average is 3.93.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Maryland average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 3.39 | 3.93 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.88 |
| At weekends | 3.13 | 3.49 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26% | 40.2% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 37.8% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- 2501 Musgrove Road Holdco LLC owns 100% directly since Jun 1, 2023.
- 5 owners or officers are people: Nader Tavakoli-Jalili (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Yetunde Ifelowo (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Yetunde Ifelowo (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Mark Schwartz (corporate officer); Mark Schwartz (runs it (operational or managerial control)).
- Part of Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2501 Musgrove Road Holdco LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| 2501 Musgrove Road Propco LLC | Holds 5% or more of the mortgage | 100% | Apr 1, 2023 |
| As Family SD Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 57.95% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| M Meisels Family Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 37.5% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| M Meisels Family Holdings LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 1, 2023 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | May 1, 2021 | |
| Accurate Staffing LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | May 1, 2021 | |
| As Family SD Holdings LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 1, 2023 | |
| 2501 Musgrove Road Propco LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 1, 2023 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (Maryland average 4.1).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 5.1 miles, this one had the 9th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (13; the middle value was 16).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Silver Spring This nursing home | 13 | |
| Fairland Center | 0.8 | 14 |
| Riderwood Village | 1.1 | 5 |
| Complete Care at Springbrook | 2.2 | 26 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oak Manor | 2.2 | 18 |
| Sterling Care Hillhaven | 2.4 | 8 |
| Harmony Suites Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 2.5 | 17 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola | 4.2 | 18 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River | 4.4 | 17 |
| Althea Woodland Nursing Home | 4.5 | 7 |
| Adelphi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4.5 | 23 |
| Montcare at Wheaton | 5.1 | 15 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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