AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SPA CREEK – ANNAPOLIS, MD

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek

35 MILKSHAKE LANE, Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 269-5100
130 beds
All Annapolis facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
77.84
Score /100
#4603
National Rank

#4603
of 14703 facilities
National
68.7% position
#78
of 221 in MD
State Rank
#7
of 14 in Anne Arundel
County Rank
#2
of 4 in Annapolis
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 21403
ZIP Rank






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.
Facility

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek

Address

35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 130 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
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
77.84
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#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)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 47 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 50 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 26 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours9 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 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.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 196.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,603
of 14,703
National
Top 31%
#78
of 221
MD State
Top 35% in MD
#7
of 14
️ Anne Arundel County
#7 of 14
#2
of 4
️ Annapolis
#2 of 4
#2
of 2
ZIP 21403
#2 of 2

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).

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 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/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

35 MILKSHAKE LANE, Annapolis, MD 21403
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Legal Name

35 MILKSHAKE OPCO LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 130
Average Residents / Day 114 (88% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Anne Arundel County, MD
City Annapolis, MD
ZIP Code 21403
Approved Since January 6, 1994
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 215258
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 –
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