Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel in Gambrills, MD

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel in Gambrills, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel is a nursing home community in Gambrills, MD.

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1221 Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills, MD 21054

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

4.6 from 120 reviews
5 stars
96
4 stars
15
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 stars
6

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Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel

common 26 reviews mention this

Clean environment and well-kept rooms

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe a clean, well-maintained facility.

Many reviewers comment on cleanliness, including rooms and common areas, often mentioning that there were no offensive odors. Others add details like an orderly look and a generally pleasant indoor smell. A few also point to housekeeping as part of the day-to-day upkeep.

common 20 reviews mention this

Friendly, responsive staff

A consistently positive theme is staff members who are kind and helpful.

Across reviews, residents, visitors, and family members describe staff who greet people warmly and respond to needs. Several reviewers say nurses, techs, and therapists were attentive, and that communication or responsiveness during concerns stood out. While the overall tone is positive, at least one reviewer raises concerns about specific individuals and interactions at the front desk.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Rehab care and therapy support

Rehabilitation and therapy experiences are a frequent reason families feel confident.

Reviewers describe post-surgery and rehab stays where therapy staff were described as wonderful and care felt consistent. Multiple comments connect the experience to progress and comfort during recovery, including confidence that loved ones were being cared for while they rehabbed. The community also offers assistance with daily activities and medication management, which aligns with how residents’ day-to-day support is described.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food supports special diets

Meal planning for medical and dietary needs comes up in both amenities and reviews.

The community provides diabetes diet and special dietary restriction options, and reviews include examples of families coordinating what a resident can eat. Some reviewers mention food not always matching preferences, and that outside food or substitutions were brought in. Others describe the food service as helpful and say a resident liked the meals.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Transportation and basic needs concerns

Some reviews express frustration with transportation and timely help.

A reviewer describes a difficult experience with transportation to doctor appointments, focusing on the driver’s professionalism and the time it took to arrive. Another reviewer highlights that it can be hard to get help with using the bathroom, and mentions long waits for basic assistance. At least one additional review raises broader concerns about basic care being delayed or ignored.

common 2 reviews mention this

Close to local conveniences

Residents and visitors can reach common nearby stops within a short drive.

Nearby options include pharmacies and everyday dining, which can make errands simpler for families visiting during a rehab stay. The listing also includes nearby medical-related stops, helpful for access around appointments.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Baltimore-Washington International (9 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (9 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (23 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (23 miles away)

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
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Gambrills, Maryland, offers a convenient and accessible location with a variety of amenities for seniors. There are several pharmacies within a short distance, including Walgreens and CVS, making it easy to access necessary medications. In terms of dining options, there are fast food chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald's nearby as well as Mission BBQ for those looking for a sit-down meal. For healthcare needs, there are physicians' offices such as Nighttime Pediatrics and Greater Maryland Pain Management in close proximity. Additionally, there are places of worship including St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and Heritage Community Church for spiritual support. Nearby parks like Piney Orchard Nature Preserve provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area offers a mix of conveniences and services that can cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable living environment.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Wegmans (0.9 miles)
  • Giant Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.4 miles)
  • Mission BBQ (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Lures Bar and Grille (4.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Nighttime Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Greater Maryland Pain Management (2.6 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins odenton (2.7 miles)
  • The Pediatric Group (3.8 miles)
  • Anne Arundel Dermatolo (4.5 miles)
  • Malouf Eye Center (5.7 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX (0.8 miles)
  • Bow Tie Annapolis Mall 11 (8.2 miles)
  • Cinemark Holdings (8.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.8 miles)
  • Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Big Bean (7.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)

Parks

  • Piney Orchard Nature Preserve (2.4 miles)
  • Randazzo Softball Park (5.7 miles)
  • Allen Pond Park (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (2.5 miles)
  • Heritage Community Church (5.5 miles)
  • Christian Community Presbyterian Church (5.8 miles)
  • St John the Evangelist Church (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Bowie Health Center-Emergency Medical Care (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (7.9 miles)

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