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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods in Cambridge, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods is a nursing home community in Cambridge, MD.

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods in Cambridge, MD

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  • Building

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525 Glenburn Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed message

Reviews describe both very clean conditions and serious cleanliness failures.

Some residents’ families say the building looked clean and well kept, from rooms and bathrooms to day-to-day cleanliness. Others report the opposite, including complaints about visible dirt and hygiene issues, and one account describing a resident found wet with waste. A few reviewers also mention that cleaning could be improved in specific areas like trays, floors, and equipment.

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff attention draws strong contrast

Residents’ families describe staff as both eager to help and sometimes unavailable.

Many reviews praise staff for being pleasant, responsive, and involved in care, including quick help and updates for families. Several accounts also describe gaps in responsiveness or preparedness, such as call-button delays, missed needs, and feeling understaffed. One reviewer says concerns were addressed after initial problems, while others say follow-through didn’t match what they expected.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication can be frustrating

Multiple reviews mention difficulty reaching the community by phone or getting timely updates.

Some families say they had to call repeatedly to get someone to answer, and recommend visiting in person instead. Other reviewers describe communication issues during care episodes, including missing or incomplete information and concerns about notification when something changed. A separate set of reviews is more positive, but the phone and update problems appear often enough to stand out.

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Dining quality is inconsistent

Reviews split between good meals and complaints about taste and temperature.

Several reviewers praise the food, describing it as tasty and appealing. Others criticize dining with accounts of food being served cold or bland, and one review says orders weren’t consistently followed. The community is set up to support special diets like diabetes and other restrictions, which aligns with what residents need day to day.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews describe ongoing activities and outings that keep residents involved.

Families mention scheduled day-to-day programming, plus things like games and common-area activities. Some reviewers also describe outings in town and creative activities such as arts and crafts. A few accounts focus more on health care support, but activities show up repeatedly across reviews as a part of daily life.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.1 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (0.8 miles)
  • New Life Christian Church And Ministries (1 miles)
  • Wheatley George Pastor & Joyce (1.3 miles)
  • Living By Truth Ministries (1.4 miles)
  • Faith Baptist Fellowship SBC (3.7 miles)
  • Full Gospel Church Of God (12.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Southern Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar (0.7 miles)
  • Jimmie & Sooks (0.8 miles)
  • Bombay Social (0.8 miles)
  • Don Chuy Taqueria (0.9 miles)
  • The Creek Deli (0.9 miles)
  • Snappers Waterfront Cafe (0.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Fassett-Magee Health Center (0.7 miles)
  • Cambridge Family Eye Care, parts of MyEyeDr (0.8 miles)
  • Maryland Healthy Weighs (0.9 miles)
  • Morris Z Effron (1.3 miles)
  • Edmund John Maclaughlin (1.3 miles)
  • Michael Patrick Moran (1.3 miles)
  • Midshore Surgical Eye Center (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Craig's Drug Store (0.8 miles)
  • Clayton's Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (1.1 miles)
  • Craig's Institutional Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Black Water Bakery (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Rise Up Coffee (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Shore Health System (0.8 miles)
  • Shore Health System (1.2 miles)
  • Dorchester General Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester (1.3 miles)
  • Eastern Shore Hospital Center (2.7 miles)
  • The Pines (12.8 miles)
  • Shore Regional Cancer Center (13.2 miles)

Parks

  • Long Wharf Park (0.9 miles)
  • Great Marsh Park (0.9 miles)
  • Christ Rock Park (2.2 miles)
  • Oxford Town Park (9.1 miles)
  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (9.1 miles)
  • Stoney Ridge Park (12.1 miles)
  • Idlewild Park (13.1 miles)

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