Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea
Nursing Home Facility
6116 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea is a senior care community located in Baltimore, MD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Baltimore area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (410) 426-1424.
Operated by Autumn Lake Healthcare, which runs 39 communities in our directory.
With 160 beds, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Baltimore average about 53 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Baltimore average about 2.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 16 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Baltimore average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Baltimore City County, MD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 64 problems at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 17 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 160
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection April 2025
Resident & family reviews
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