The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Arlington West Care Center
Registered name: AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT ARLINGTON WEST
BALTIMORE, MD · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Arlington West Care Center in Baltimore, MD has an overall 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and it has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6068 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6068.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.36
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 3.17
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.2%3.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%1.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%4.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.1%30.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.8%7.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%4.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.3%28.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.6%5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.4%96.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 29 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2019
Now operated by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arlington West, previously Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center at Arlington West.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · 60 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.5 residents on an average day (88% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 21 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.