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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek
347 Ballenger Drive, Frederick, MD 21701
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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek Description
Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek is tucked into the beautiful suburban greenery and mountainous views of western Maryland, and provides premier state-of-the-art nursing and rehabilitative care. We offer many of the comforts of home, from delicious meals to warm accommodations. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, residents come here to rest, recover and rejuvenate in the capable care of our rehabilitative team. In addition to sub-acute rehabilitation, we are known for our excellence in long-term care, providing round-the-clock skilled nursing for a wide range of complex medical conditions. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Some visitors and residents found the staff to be pleasant, respectful, friendly, and helpful.
- Several reviewers highlighted the professionalism and responsiveness of the staff, particularly in providing care and managing administrative issues.
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy were often praised for their effectiveness and the positive impact on residents' recovery and strength.
- Activities provided by the facility received positive mentions, with residents enjoying the variety and engagement.
- Some residents reported feeling happy and well-cared-for, describing their stay as a positive experience and noting kindness and support from the staff.
- A few reviewers specifically appreciated the care their family members received, noting cleanliness, attention to personal needs, and overall satisfaction with the service.
Negative Reviews:
- Several complaints were made about the quality and handling of medication, particularly during night shifts, with reports of mix-ups and delays.
- The quality of food was a common issue, with multiple residents resorting to ordering meals from outside due to dissatisfaction with the meals provided.
- Concerns were raised about the responsiveness to residents' needs, including significant delays in assistance for basic needs such as going to the bathroom.
- Some reviewers reported experiences of neglect and mistreatment, including racial profiling and lack of respect for the elderly.
- Issues with personal belongings being lost or mishandled were mentioned, causing distress to residents and their families.
- Communication problems with staff, including unprofessional behavior and lack of responsiveness to inquiries and concerns, were highlighted.
- Technical issues, such as non-functional call buttons, were reported, contributing to delays in receiving care.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some residents and their families had positive experiences with the care and therapy received, others found the facility lacking in several areas, including food quality and staff responsiveness.
- The facility was described as clean by some, yet others did not recommend it based on their overall experience.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 5, 1969
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 130
Total current residents: 114
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 17
Number of
substantiated complaints: 5
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2018-11-30 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-21 | B | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-21 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | F | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-02-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-02-16 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-15 | J | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-16 | D | 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. |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-04-08 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-04-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2021-10-22 | 2021-12-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | 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. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-01-02 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-09-17 | 2020-10-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2020-09-17 | 2020-10-28 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | 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. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | 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. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-06-01 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-11-15 | 11 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Frederick which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 69,479 (large town).
- The average income is $83,804, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 56.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 167 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 177 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The median age is 36.1 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 5.57% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 20.45% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 59% White.
- The crime rate is 5.13 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.65 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.14 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.5 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.04 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 106.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Food Lion
0.4 miles awayWeis
0.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.9 miles awayCommon Market
1.0 miles awayGiant
1.1 miles awayTransportation
Frederick
1.7 miles awayMonocacy
2.1 miles awayPoint of Rocks
10.1 miles awayBrunswick
12.1 miles awayDickerson
12.2 miles awayBus Stations
Frederick Transit Center
1.7 miles awayFrederick MARC Station (Bus)
1.7 miles awayMonocacy MARC Station (Bus)
2.0 miles awayMonocacy MARC Station
2.1 miles awayFrederick Bayrunner Office
2.9 miles awayBanks
Frederick County Bank
0.5 miles awayPNC Bank
0.6 miles awayBB&T
1.1 miles awayBank of America
1.1 miles awayCapital One
1.1 miles awayHospitals
Frederick Memorial Hospital
1.9 miles awayGermantown Emergency Center
17.4 miles awayHoly Cross Germantown Hospital
17.8 miles awayNorth Spring Behavioral Healthcare
18.3 miles awayInova Loudoun (Cornwall) Medical Campus
20.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
0.4 miles awayRite Aid
0.5 miles awayHill Crest Pharmacy Compounding
1.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayWalgreens
3.1 miles awayDentists
Acadia Dental & Dentures
0.7 miles awayToothman Orthodontics
1.9 miles awayBarbara Bell, DDS, PA
1.9 miles awayPearlfection Dentistry
3.2 miles awayKopit Dental Care
3.9 miles awayParks
Frederick
0.2 miles awayCarrollton Park
0.5 miles awayLoats Park
0.8 miles awayOverlook Park (City Of Frederick)
0.8 miles awaySouth End Park
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Dahlgren Chapel
11.8 miles awayDunker Church
17.8 miles awayShopping
Francis Scott Key Mall
1.5 miles awayDistrict 40
2.1 miles awayLakeforest Mall
20.6 miles awayLongmeadow Shopping Center
23.5 miles awayCulture
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
1.5 miles awayBaker Park Band Shell
1.5 miles awayThe Delaplaine
1.6 miles awayWay Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
2.0 miles awayAmphitheater
12.3 miles awayRestaurants
Dutch's Daughter Restaurant
0.9 miles awayRuby Tuesday
1.0 miles awayCameron's Seafood
1.1 miles awayToppings Pizza Company
1.1 miles awayEastern 89
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