Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
Nursing Home · Sykesville, MD
CMS certification number215136
Contact & location
7309 Second AvenueSykesville, MD 21784
Carroll County
- Phone
- (410) 795-1100
- ZIP code
- 21784 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 118
- Residents per day
- 105.6 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- 7309 Second Avenue Opco LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1981
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.42 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.48 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.85 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.13 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.9 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 38.5 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 23.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 62 health · 18 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-06-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers. F0906 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2024-11-04 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-06-09 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2018-08-03 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-10-08 |
| 2018-08-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-10-08 |
| 2018-08-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-10-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 7309 Second Avenue Holdco LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| 7309 Second Avenue Propco LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 7309 Second Avenue Holdco LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 7309 Second Avenue Propco LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Accurate Staffing LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| As Family MD4 Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dave, Mitul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kendell, Zina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| M Meisels Family Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dave, Mitul (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kendell, Zina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Mark (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor have?
It has 118 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor?
It is part of Autumn Lake Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor?
(410) 795-1100. The facility is located at 7309 Second Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.