About Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa CreekAutumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek is located at 35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD, reachable at (410) 269-5100. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 130.0 certified beds and serves an average of 114 residents per day. It is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare network (60 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1994-01-06. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#4603 of 14703 nationally – #78 of 221 in Maryland
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek may be considered for families with limited options in Annapolis, MD, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightAutumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek currently provides 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 32 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 77 min/day (2022) to 32 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.9%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 25 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours24 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 8 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $23,654. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek ranks 4603rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 78th out of 221 nursing homes. In Annapolis, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,448 nationally and RN hours rank #8,208 nationally (#182 in MD).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MD State Rank
Note
2022
3.75
#5,977 / 14,703
#97 / 221
Above average
2023
3.93
#4,529 / 14,703
#61 / 221
Above average
2024
3.43
#8,891 / 14,703
#140 / 221
Below average
2025
3.64
#7,460 / 14,703
#105 / 221
Below average
2026
3.78
#6,448 / 14,703
#85 / 221
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MD State Rank
Note
2022
1.28
#965 / 14,703
#19 / 221
Top 10%
2023
1.21
#1,012 / 14,703
#22 / 221
Top 10%
2024
0.68
#4,740 / 14,703
#120 / 221
Above average
2025
0.54
#7,566 / 14,703
#162 / 221
Below average
2026
0.53
#8,208 / 14,703
#182 / 221
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1994-01-06. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (410) 269-5100 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.8/100, placing it #4603 of 14703 facilities nationally and #78 of 221 in Maryland. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek receives a reported average of 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 32 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 26 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 50 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 25 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 8 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $23,654. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 196.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek ranks 4603rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 78th out of 221 nursing homes. In Annapolis, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,448 nationally and RN hours rank #8,208 nationally (#182 in MD). Our composite quality score of 77.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Annapolis, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maryland/annapolis/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.