Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights sits in a large, nicely kept chateau with views of Braddock Mountain, and while it's got 65 certified beds, most days you'll find around 55 residents living there, so it's not overly crowded and there's a steady community feel. Skilled nurses and a team of therapists are there day and night to help with medical needs, but nurses spend about 3.32 hours with each resident per day, which falls below the Maryland average of 3.9 hours, and the nurse turnover rate stands higher at 54.3% compared to the state's 41.5%. Over the years, inspectors have cited the center for 54 areas needing improvement, with six specific issues related to infection control, and the records show problems such as not always honoring residents' rights to voice concerns or giving timely help with daily activities.
The facility is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare network, though it runs on its own under the direct ownership of As Family Vb Holdings LLC and M Meisels Family Holdings LLC, so that's who holds responsibility there, while all healthcare services are provided on-site and there's no public info about the people managing daily operations. The place does have round-the-clock skilled nursing and advanced specialty care programs provided by a team of in-house, board-certified specialists, so people with complex health conditions can get care as needed. Rehabilitation is available every day, with a gym full of modern equipment and plans shaped around each resident's needs, aiming to help folks recover and regain strength.
Residents have choices between triple, quad, semi-private, and private rooms, many of which are bright and homey, with WiFi and cable TV if you want to keep busy in your own space or use an iPad for activities. Meals come with a menu full of healthy, tasty options and can be eaten in a cheerful dining room or in your room if you're more comfortable staying put. The property features open courtyards, a resident garden, and mountain views if you want some fresh air, while lounges inside help people gather and enjoy each other's company.
Autumn Lake offers many activities, ranging from bingo, art, music therapy, and cooking classes to manicures, exercise groups, outings, and holiday parties, and there's a monthly calendar always filling up with something new. Religious services are available if you want them, and a Resident Council gives folks a chance to share their ideas or raise issues. For those with dementia or memory care needs, there are specialized activities and a Life Enrichment Program to boost engagement and quality of life. The staff, even with changes in nursing and some past issues found by inspectors, work to merge care and comfort, hoping residents live each day fully and feel part of an active, caring place. The connection to the Autumn Lake network means resources and ideas are shared with sister centers in states like New Jersey, Wisconsin, Connecticut, West Virginia, and Maryland, which helps support different needs and styles of care.
