AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT GLADE VALLEY – WALKERSVILLE, MD

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley

56 WEST FREDERICK STREET, Walkersville, MD 21793
(301) 898-4300
124 beds
All Walkersville facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
69.23
Score /100
#8656
National Rank

#8656
of 14703 facilities
National
41.1% position
#137
of 221 in MD
State Rank
#7
of 8 in Frederick
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Walkersville
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 21793
ZIP Rank






About Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade ValleyAutumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley is located at 56 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD, reachable at (301) 898-4300. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 124.0 certified beds and serves an average of 116 residents per day. It is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare network (60 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1997-11-10. 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 Glade Valley

Address

56 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 124 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
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
69.23
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8656 of 14703 nationally – #137 of 221 in Maryland

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley may be considered for families with limited options in Walkersville, 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

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 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 Glade Valley currently provides 3 hours 37 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 73 min/day (2022) to 32 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 52.3%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 37 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 50 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 14 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 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 16 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 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 Glade Valley 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. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $37,265. 7 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) 1
Total Fines Amount $37265.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 162.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,656
of 14,703
National
Bottom 41%
#137
of 221
MD State
Bottom 38% in MD
#7
of 8
️ Frederick County
#7 of 8
#1
of 1
️ Walkersville
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 21793
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley ranks 8656th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 137th out of 221 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,959 nationally and RN hours rank #8,010 nationally (#181 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 4.05 #4,048 / 14,703 #59 / 221 Above average
2023 3.27 #9,879 / 14,703 #157 / 221 Below average
2024 3.57 #7,528 / 14,703 #108 / 221 Below average
2025 3.57 #8,193 / 14,703 #117 / 221 Below average
2026 3.61 #7,959 / 14,703 #115 / 221 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank MD State Rank Note
2022 1.21 #1,157 / 14,703 #22 / 221 Top 10%
2023 0.68 #4,972 / 14,703 #110 / 221 Above average
2024 0.78 #3,535 / 14,703 #87 / 221 Top 25%
2025 0.66 #5,297 / 14,703 #112 / 221 Above average
2026 0.53 #8,010 / 14,703 #181 / 221 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1997-11-10. 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 (301) 898-4300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley 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 (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.2/100, placing it #8656 of 14703 facilities nationally and #137 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 Glade Valley receives a reported average of 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 32 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 14 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 50 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 16 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 52.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glade Valley 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. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $37,265. 7 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 1 fine(s) totaling $37,265, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 162.0 (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 Glade Valley ranks 8656th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 137th out of 221 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,959 nationally and RN hours rank #8,010 nationally (#181 in MD). Our composite quality score of 69.2/100 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 Walkersville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maryland/walkersville/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

56 WEST FREDERICK STREET, Walkersville, MD 21793
Get directions on Google Maps

TEL
LLC
Legal Name

56 WEST FREDERICK OPCO LLC

MAP
Browse by Location

All Maryland ·
Frederick County ·
Walkersville ·
ZIP 21793

Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 124
Average Residents / Day 116 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Frederick County, MD
City Walkersville, MD
ZIP Code 21793
Approved Since November 10, 1997
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 215313
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
NursingHomesNearMe.org

Leave a Comment