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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane in Laurel, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane is a nursing home community in Laurel, MD.

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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane in Laurel, MD

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  • Interior

    A hospital room featuring a bed, nightstand, and window with curtains.

  • Outdoors

    Entrance sign for Autumn Lakes surrounded by landscaping and greenery.

  • Building

    A brick building with surrounding trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A brick building surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Trees

    A tranquil gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and framed by vibrant red foliage.

  • Windows

    A spacious lobby with a sofa, small tables, plants, and large windows.

  • Fireplace

    A spacious cafeteria with tables and chairs, featuring a brick fireplace and large windows.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with various physical therapy tools, including exercise equipment and fitness balls.

9001 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20708

To contact a resident: (301) 498-8558

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

4.4 from 117 reviews
5 stars
86
4 stars
14
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 stars
13

Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Nursing care raises safety concerns

Several residents describe serious lapses in nursing response and infection control.

A subset of reviews describe delays in getting help, including prolonged wait times after call requests and care that wasn’t handled until family intervened. Others describe hygiene and wound-care problems, along with concerns about sterile technique and medication administration. Even though some reviewers praise parts of clinical care, these negative accounts center on accountability and timely, consistent nursing follow-through.

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Rehab therapy teams are repeatedly described as professional and effective.

Across multiple reviews, residents and families highlight physical and occupational therapy as a real strength of the stay. Some specifically commend therapists for dedication and for pushing improvement, while another review contrasts that the therapy team was wonderful even when other parts of the experience felt off. The positive comments focus on daily rehab engagement and how therapy staff supported recovery.

common 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent point

Many reviewers say the facility looks and smells clean.

Clean rooms, a well-kept appearance, and lack of strong odors come up repeatedly in reviews. Several visitors also mention that common areas and restrooms were clean and that the overall facility felt maintained. There are also a small number of opposite takes that mention odors or the facility feeling unpleasant, so cleanliness appears more consistently praised than universally reported.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication from administrators can slip

Some reviewers report slow or incomplete follow-up from administration.

A few reviews describe difficulties getting timely responses to emails or questions, including feeling that concerns weren’t addressed fully. Others mention problems coordinating transportation or appointments, with missed supervision or incomplete escort arrangements. There are also accounts of promised follow-up that didn’t happen, leaving families still trying to get answers.

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Features

Housing

  • 155 resident community capacity 155 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Baltimore-Washington International (12 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (12 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (19 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • 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

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Laurel, Maryland offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to individuals looking for a convenient and vibrant community for senior living. With several restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, physicians, and hospitals within a reasonable distance, residents can easily access healthcare services and dining options. The presence of parks provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, the proximity to transportation hubs such as Greenbelt Station and Greenbelt Metro Station allows for easy travel around the area. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of essentials and entertainment options that can cater to the needs and interests of seniors looking for a well-connected and dynamic living environment.

Restaurants

  • First Watch (0.6 miles)
  • Nestle Ice Cream (2.5 miles)
  • Looney's Pub (5.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.6 miles)
  • Facci Ristorante (5.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Herbiculture (4.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Pharmacy (6 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy Partners of Metro DC (0.9 miles)
  • Eternal Dermatology (5.4 miles)
  • Maple Lawn Surgery Center (5.7 miles)
  • Sheikh, Sarah Capital Womens Care (5.7 miles)
  • Rochelle Hardy Md (6.6 miles)
  • Ford Medical Associates (6.6 miles)
  • Seton Medical Group (8.2 miles)

Parks

  • High Ridge Park (2 miles)
  • Duvall Playground (6.8 miles)
  • Lake Elkhorn Park (6.9 miles)
  • Martin Road Park (7.1 miles)
  • Piney Orchard Nature Preserve (7.3 miles)
  • Blandair Regional Park (8.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Greenbelt Station (6.1 miles)
  • Greenbelt Metro Station (6.1 miles)
  • College Park - University of Maryland Metro Station (8.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)
  • Café Nordstrom (9.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • College Park United Methodist Church (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
  • Howard County General Hospital (9.1 miles)
  • Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine (9.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Holdings (8.5 miles)
  • AMC Columbia 14 (9.1 miles)
  • Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX (9.4 miles)

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