Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven in Baltimore, MD

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven in Baltimore, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven is a nursing home community in Baltimore, MD.

Information last verified: June 19, 2026

8720 Emge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

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

4.2 from 123 reviews

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Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff is often described warmly

Many residents and families describe the staff as friendly, attentive, and supportive.

Across multiple reviews, families and visitors say receptionists and caregivers were welcoming and easy to work with. Several people mention staff being professional, caring, and knowledgeable during family meetings or care-plan discussions. Some residents are described as appearing comfortable and engaged, with family members saying their needs were met. A few reviews are sharply negative about care quality and compassion, but the more common day-to-day impression is that staff try to help and communicate.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mixed, with complaints

Reviews are divided on cleanliness, ranging from “kept clean” to reports of infestations and grime.

Some reviewers praise the building as clean and well-kept, and a number of visits are described as having a pleasant appearance or no odors. Others report serious cleanliness issues, including mice/roaches, dirty rooms, soiled items left for long periods, and strong odors. Even among the more positive voices, there are occasional concerns that suggest the facility experience can vary by unit or time. Taken together, cleanliness comes up as both a strength and a recurring concern in the reviews.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness and safety concerns

A recurring concern in reviews is whether staff responded quickly and provided safe care consistently.

Several negative reviews describe delays or missed responses to call buttons and requests for help, including incidents related to falls and residents left for long periods in poor conditions. Other reviewers contrast that with accounts of attentive nursing and being “very patient and helpful.” A few reviews also mention medication or incident follow-up problems, including reports of errors or lack of communication after events. Overall, reviews suggest care responsiveness and safety can be uneven depending on the situation.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dining support and meal experience

Dining support shows up in reviews as both an assistance need and a concern when meals are not handled well.

One review questions whether the person bringing food ensured the resident was positioned to eat safely. Another review describes meal dissatisfaction, including cold food and needing to bring items for the resident’s comfort. While the broader review set focuses more on staff and care, these dining-related comments point to specific moments when meal handling and support matter to families. The community does list diet-related care services, which aligns with residents needing attention to food and dietary restrictions.

common 4 reviews mention this

Care planning and visits feel structured

Families describe planning meetings and orientation as helpful for understanding the care process.

Some reviews highlight that leadership or the care-planning team explained care plans clearly and helped families feel more comfortable with what comes next. Others describe a friendly, welcoming experience during a tour or visit, including being walked through rooms and common areas. These comments read more like support during the transition into care rather than routine daily life, but they still reflect a consistent theme of guidance and organization during key conversations. Residents and families also mention ongoing support during visits, including feeling heard and able to ask questions.

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

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Baltimore-Washington International (17 miles away)

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Baltimore, Maryland offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With a variety of restaurants such as Chick-Fil-A and The Cheesecake Factory nearby, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are several parks and recreational areas including Cromwell Valley Park and Lake Roland for outdoor activities and relaxation. Access to healthcare is also easily available with multiple physicians' offices, hospitals such as GBMC and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens in close proximity. For entertainment, there are theaters like Cinemark Towson And XD and places of worship such as St Demetrios Greek Ort Church. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded community with convenient access to essential services for seniors looking to settle down in a vibrant neighborhood.

Restaurants

Checkers (0.6 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
Remo's of NY (1 miles)
Burger King (1.4 miles)
McDonald's (1.4 miles)
McFaul's Ironhorse Tavern (1.9 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (2.2 miles)

Parks

Cromwell Valley Park (0.7 miles)
Rodgers Forge Tot Lot (3.5 miles)
Lake Roland (5.2 miles)
Honeygo Run Regional Park (5.8 miles)
Meadowood Regional Park (6 miles)

Physicians

Pediatric Partners (1 miles)
Clinical Associates (2 miles)
O'Dea Building- St Josephs Hospital (2.9 miles)
Advanced Allergy & Asthma Center (3.2 miles)
Overlea Personal Physicians (3.2 miles)
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (3.5 miles)
Patient First (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Northern Pharmacy and Med Equipment (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Giant (3.2 miles)

Theaters

Cinemark Towson And Xd (2.2 miles)
AMC White Marsh 16 (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

St Demetrios Greek Ort (2.3 miles)
Church of the Immaculate Conception (2.5 miles)
Church of the Nativity (3.8 miles)
Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (3.2 miles)
Sheppard Pratt Health System (3.3 miles)
GBMC (3.5 miles)
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (5.4 miles)
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (5.7 miles)
Johns Hopkins Medicine at Green Spring Station (6 miles)
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore (6.4 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Panera Bread (4.6 miles)
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park (5.4 miles)
Panera Bread (5.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)

Transportation

Lutherville Light Rail Station (4.1 miles)

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