AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARLINGTON WEST – BALTIMORE, MD

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West

3939 PENHURST AVENUE, Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 664-9535
82 beds
All Baltimore facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
58.63
Score /100
#12457
National Rank

#12457
of 14703 facilities
National
15.3% position
#200
of 221 in MD
State Rank
#25
County Rank
#37
of 39 in Baltimore
City Rank
#5
of 5 in ZIP 21215
ZIP Rank






About Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington WestAutumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West is located at 3939 Penhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD, reachable at (410) 664-9535. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 82.0 certified beds and serves an average of 76 residents per day. It is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare network (60 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2005-04-04. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West

Address

3939 Penhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 82 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
58.63
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#12457 of 14703 nationally – #200 of 221 in Maryland

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West may be considered for families with limited options in Baltimore, MD, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 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 Arlington West currently provides 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 25 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. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 48.2% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 44 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 4 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 15 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

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 21 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 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 Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $4,934. 21 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 52.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#12,457
of 14,703
National
Bottom 15%
#200
of 221
MD State
Bottom 10% in MD
#25
of 27
️ Baltimore City County
#25 of 27
#37
of 39
️ Baltimore
#37 of 39
#5
of 5
ZIP 21215
#5 of 5

Nationally, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West ranks 12457th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 58.6/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 200th out of 221 nursing homes. In Baltimore, it ranks 37th out of 39 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 5th of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,892 nationally and RN hours rank #10,422 nationally (#205 in MD).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MD State Rank Note
2022 4.03 #4,167 / 14,703 #64 / 221 Above average
2023 3.77 #5,640 / 14,703 #82 / 221 Above average
2024 3.62 #7,086 / 14,703 #100 / 221 Above average
2025 #14,282 / 14,703 #212 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2026 3.73 #6,892 / 14,703 #96 / 221 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MD State Rank Note
2022 0.56 #7,652 / 14,703 #172 / 221 Below average
2023 0.43 #9,614 / 14,703 #199 / 221 Below average
2024 0.73 #4,138 / 14,703 #104 / 221 Above average
2025 #14,282 / 14,703 #212 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2026 0.42 #10,422 / 14,703 #205 / 221 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2005-04-04. 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) 664-9535 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West 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 (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 58.6/100, placing it #12457 of 14703 facilities nationally and #200 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 Arlington West receives a reported average of 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 25 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 15 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 4 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 21 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 48.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $4,934. 21 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 52.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West ranks 12457th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 58.6/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 200th out of 221 nursing homes. In Baltimore, it ranks 37th out of 39 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 5th of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,892 nationally and RN hours rank #10,422 nationally (#205 in MD). Our composite quality score of 58.6/100 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 Baltimore, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maryland/baltimore/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

3939 PENHURST AVENUE, Baltimore, MD 21215
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

ARLINGTON WEST CARE CENTER OPCO LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 82
Average Residents / Day 76 (93% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Baltimore City County, MD
City Baltimore, MD
ZIP Code 21215
Approved Since April 4, 2005
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 215349
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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