Autumn Lake Healthcare at BridgePark

    4017 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21207
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Kind staff, unsafe and unsanitary

    I had a mixed experience at Autumn Lakes (formerly Bridge Park). Many nurses, therapists, receptionists and aides were kind, professional and helped my relative make real rehab progress. However the building was often hot, muggy and poorly ventilated, and cleanliness was a major issue - dirty floors, trash, flies/ants/roaches, unclean elevators and empty cups in rooms. I saw worrying infection-control and neglect problems: missed meals and therapy, delayed wound/trach/colostomy care, pressure sores and hospital transfers. Staffing and management were inconsistent-some shifts terrific, others inattentive or unprofessional. Great people doing good work, but the environment and safety concerns need serious, immediate improvement; I can't confidently recommend placement as-is.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.98 · 112 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      1.8
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Respectful, caring nursing staff
    • High-quality physical therapy
    • High-quality occupational therapy
    • Attentive and responsive nurses and techs
    • Professional, welcoming reception and admissions staff
    • Supportive administrators and hospital liaisons (several named)
    • Engaged and effective activities program
    • Family-like, social atmosphere for residents
    • Bistro-style dining and generally good meals
    • Bright, clean, inviting building (reported by many)
    • Skilled respiratory care and 24/7 respiratory therapists/vent unit
    • Coordinated hospital-to-facility transitions
    • Positive rehab outcomes and mobility improvements
    • Inclusion of families in progress meetings (in some cases)
    • Prompt emergency responses and life‑saving care reports
    • Insurance/administrative assistance and guidance
    • Therapists (PT/OT/speech) invested in patient progress
    • Calm, dignified treatment and compassionate nurses
    • Good COVID-19 precautions and timely testing
    • Quick follow-up and involvement across shifts
    • Helpful front-desk and office staff
    • Patient-focused treatment that led to notable recoveries
    • Engaged nursing station and collaborative clinical teams
    • Welcoming environment for visitors

    Cons

    • Allegations of neglect (missed turning, forgotten meals, missed therapy)
    • Serious clinical lapses (untended wounds, delayed wound/vac treatment)
    • Delayed or absent trach/colostomy care with consequential complications
    • Infections, sepsis, pressure sores, and claims of resulting harm
    • Reports of malnutrition, dehydration, and bedsores
    • Physical assault and staff abuse allegations
    • Inconsistent staff quality and large variability between shifts
    • Poor communication, misinformation, and lack of timely notification
    • Cleanliness and pest problems (ants, roaches, mice, flies) reported
    • Hot, muggy areas and poor air circulation in parts of the building
    • Housekeeping failures (dirty floors, scattered trash, unclean elevators)
    • Missing or mishandled patient belongings
    • Staff unprofessionalism or arrogance among some administrators/receptionists
    • Staffing shortages or periods with no staff attention
    • Delayed critical interventions (wound vacs, colostomy care often >2 hours)
    • Recurrent hospitalizations attributed to facility care
    • Allegations of theft or exploitation related to billing/insurance
    • Regulatory history and prior negative incidents (facility renaming noted)
    • Food/dietary restrictions ignored for some patients
    • Phone/communication access lacking for some residents
    • Reports of deaths and severe outcomes connected to care
    • Some reviewers strongly advise against placement at the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the collected reviews is strongly mixed: many families and patients praise clinical care, rehabilitation outcomes, and individual staff members, while a significant number of reviews describe very serious quality, safety and cleanliness concerns. Positive reviewers repeatedly highlight respectful, compassionate nursing staff and therapy teams (PT/OT/speech) who achieve measurable rehab progress, help patients regain mobility, and provide life‑saving or crisis interventions. Admissions and liaison staff are frequently singled out by name (examples include Abby, Sara, Seline, Jasmine and others) for professionalism and helpful coordination of hospital-to-facility transfers. Multiple accounts describe a family-like atmosphere, an active activities program, bistro dining, and a bright, inviting physical environment. The presence of skilled respiratory care, a vent unit and 24/7 respiratory therapists is a distinct strength cited in several reviews, as is the facility’s ability to coordinate care with insurance/administrative teams to facilitate rehabilitation and discharge planning.

    However, an alarming subset of reviews reports severe clinical failures and neglect. These include missed turning and repositioning, missed or delayed wound care, delayed provision of wound vacs and ostomy care (some delays reported as greater than two hours), unattended tracheostomy care, resulting infections and sepsis, development of pressure sores, malnutrition and dehydration. A number of reviewers attribute recurrent hospital readmissions, serious injuries, or even death to lapses in care. There are also multiple allegations of physical abuse, mishandling of patients’ belongings, and unprofessional or arrogant behavior by some staff or administrators. Such reports suggest risks to safety and clinical quality that are substantial when they occur.

    Cleanliness and environmental concerns form a consistent theme among the negative reviews. While many describe the facility as clean, others report pests (ants, roaches, mice, flies), foul odors, hot or poorly ventilated areas, dirty floors, unemptied trash, and unclean elevators. Housekeeping failures and poor infection-control practices are repeatedly mentioned in the same reviews that allege clinical neglect, amplifying concerns about patient safety. Several reviewers also report food/dietary needs being ignored, in-room phone access lacking, and communication breakdowns with families—issues that reduce patient comfort and family confidence even when clinical care is adequate.

    A striking pattern is the polarization and inconsistency across experiences. Numerous reviews praise individual nurses, therapists, aides, administrators and specific programs (activities, respiratory care, admissions), sometimes by name, indicating that parts of the facility deliver high-quality, compassionate care. At the same time, other reviews describe the facility as dangerously neglectful or even abusive. This variability suggests uneven staffing, inconsistent clinical protocols, or variable performance across units, shifts or time periods. Several reviewers explicitly call out inconsistent staff quality and shift-to-shift differences; others mention that they initially hesitated to choose the facility based on negative reviews but had a positive experience, further emphasizing variability.

    Management and regulatory concerns appear in the feedback. While some families praise administrators and insurance specialists, others describe unprofessional management behavior, poor communication, and misrepresentation of services. A few reviews reference a history of significant negative events and a renaming of the facility, which may reflect past regulatory scrutiny; these historical notes, combined with present-day allegations of serious incidents, suggest that prospective families should investigate regulatory records and recent inspection findings.

    In summary, the reviews portray a facility capable of delivering high-quality rehabilitation and compassionate nursing care in many cases—particularly in therapy-driven recoveries, respiratory care and when certain staff members are involved. At the same time, there are repeated and serious allegations of neglect, delayed critical care, infection-control breakdowns, cleanliness/pest problems, and unprofessional conduct that have resulted in harm for some patients. The overall picture is one of marked inconsistency: excellent care and strong outcomes for some residents, and severe failures with serious consequences for others. Prospective residents and families should weigh both sets of experiences, ask specific, concrete questions about wound and ostomy care, trach management, infection-control processes, staffing levels and turnover, respiratory/vent capabilities, housekeeping/pest control protocols, incident reporting and recent regulatory inspections, and, where possible, seek references from recent families whose patients required care similar to their loved one’s needs.

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    About Autumn Lake Healthcare at BridgePark

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bridgepark stands as a newly renovated, state-of-the-art nursing center with a longstanding presence in the community for over 30 years. Nestled within a tranquil residential neighborhood, it offers residents a peaceful haven to rest, relax, and recover in the heart of the city. With its central location, families and friends find it convenient to remain closely involved in the care and daily lives of their loved ones, supporting their journey toward improved health and well-being.

    At Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bridgepark, the approach to care is multidisciplinary and personalized. Every resident receives an individualized recovery plan, meticulously tailored to adapt as their needs and abilities progress. Rehabilitation plays a key role, with therapy offered seven days a week in a positive, energetic environment that encourages each resident to pursue personal milestones. The state-of-the-art gym features top-tier rehabilitative equipment, enabling residents to regain strength, mobility, and independence with the guidance of dedicated therapists. Recovery is celebrated as residents work towards returning home as safely and efficiently as possible.

    Beyond short-term rehabilitation, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bridgepark is recognized for excellence in long-term care. It provides round-the-clock skilled nursing services that address a wide range of complex medical conditions. The care team is composed of highly skilled professionals, including a pulmonologist, respiratory therapist, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and additional caregivers, all working collaboratively to deliver advanced care tailored to the needs of each individual. Notably, the team commits to helping residents recover maximum function, with a focused goal of safely and expediently weaning each individual where necessary.

    Creating a warm, inviting atmosphere is a hallmark of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bridgepark. The medical team is devoted not only to clinical excellence but also to fostering a vibrant quality of life. Residents enjoy a full calendar of activities, along with plenty of outdoor and indoor spaces designed for socializing and relaxation. Family members and friends are always welcomed, nurturing a sense of community and belonging. The center’s proactive approach to health and wellness ensures that residents can maintain an active, rich lifestyle.

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bridgepark accepts a variety of payment options, including medicare, medicaid, most insurances, and private pay. As an independently owned and operated healthcare center, it remains steadfastly committed to its mission of providing compassionate care and expert medical services, ensuring every resident experiences comfort, security, and a supportive environment throughout their stay.

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