The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited November 2018 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Spa Creek Center
Registered name: AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SPA CREEK
ANNAPOLIS, MD · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Spa Creek Center has a 3-star overall rating. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are both 2 stars, while quality measures are 5 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there have been no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4664 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4664.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.22
- Nurse aides
- 1.71
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
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
2.1%1.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%2.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.1%21.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.4%11.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.5%25.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.6%10.1%No change
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
—92%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
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 August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — 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 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2021
Now operated by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek, previously Spa Creek Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · 60 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 116 residents on an average day (89% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.