ElderGrade
B

71.3/100

Above average

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview

1 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD 21221

CMS 3/5 stars #16 of 43 in Baltimore County (410) 574-1400
Certified beds
238
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 29.3/30 Staffing 8/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

29.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.2 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.49 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.50 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.49 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 41 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Apr 30, 2026 F0641 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 3, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 3, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 3, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE, which operates 60 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DEW, DIANA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
STERN, SAMUEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RIVERVIEW AS HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RIVERVIEW HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
THE JS TRUST FBO NIECES AND NEPHEW Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RIVERVIEW HOLDCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview

What is the ElderGrade for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview? +

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview holds an ElderGrade of B (71.3 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview? +

Residents receive an average of 3.50 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 41 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.