Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek

Nursing Home · Annapolis, MD

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number215258

Contact & location

35 Milkshake Lane
Annapolis, MD 21403
Anne Arundel County
Phone
(410) 269-5100
ZIP code
21403 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
130
Residents per day
116.0 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
35 Milkshake Opco LLC
Chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
January 6, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.47 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.54 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.22 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.71 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.13 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
52.5 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
52.6 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
19.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
53 health · 27 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-06 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 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 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-08-06 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-06-04 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 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 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 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-04 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2023-02-03 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05
2023-02-03 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05

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

NameRoleSince
35 Milkshake Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Accurate Staffing LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brand Sonnenschine LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McInerney, Ellen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Neel, Elizabeth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Aryeh (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Eidlisz, Solomon (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gluck, Rivka (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McInerney, Ellen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Neel, Elizabeth (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 Spa Creek?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek has a 3-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 Spa Creek have?

It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 116 residents per day.

Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek?

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 Spa Creek?

(410) 269-5100. The facility is located at 35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.