Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor sits on 1881 Telegraph Road in Rising Sun, Maryland, where trees and gardens give the place a peaceful feel and the courtyard and outdoor spaces give residents a chance to enjoy the fresh air or visit with family. The facility has 144 certified beds and sees about 138 residents each day and, even though it's not taking new patients right now, staff are available around the clock. Nurses at the center average 3.31 hours per resident per day, with a nurse turnover rate of 60%. The place is run as a for-profit limited liability company, owned by 1881 Telegraph Road Holdco LLC, with interests tied to As Family MD4 Holdings LLC and M Meisels Family Holdings LLC. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor is part of the wider Autumn Lake Healthcare network, which covers areas in Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and has associations with the Baltimore Ravens and other specialized care centers like Cherry Hill and Voorhees.
The facility has a focus on both long-term skilled nursing care and sub-acute rehabilitation, offering therapy seven days a week in a state-of-the-art gym and a team of dedicated therapists who work on recovery plans aimed at building strength, mobility, and independence. Residents get services like pain management, wound care, IV therapy, continence care, hospice care, medication management, and podiatry, and there's a full menu to cover different tastes and health needs, with meals served in either the dining room or private rooms. There are daily activities such as music, bingo, crafts, gardening, trivia, religious services, coffee carts, movie nights, and birthday parties, and the staff offer help with bathing, laundry, and housework, all in a non-smoking environment.
Inspection reports show a total of 30 deficiencies as of April 2, 2025, with notes on not timely reporting suspected abuse or neglect, not always having enough licensed nursing staff on each shift, and gaps in safe drug storage and labeling. Still, the place has a reputation for long-term care, with a hospital-like level of attention and a goal of making life vibrant and safe. The staff are said to be knowledgeable and English-speaking, working hard to give care and support in a small-town setting.
The facility offers its residents both skilled nursing and specialized care programs and it's got membership options for people with Medicare and Medicaid, plus amenities like beauty salon services, cable, and Wi-Fi. Calvert Manor supports social work, has veteran honors, a resident council, activities for health and wellness, and keeps a Portal Login system for members and providers who want to track or access services online. They accept a mix of payment types, including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay. The place is independently run but uses the Autumn Lake Healthcare name under license, providing all its services "in-house." With both indoor lounges and outdoor courtyards, bright private rooms, daily activities, and a warm and vibrant atmosphere, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor works to offer safety, help, and a community feel, even as it faces its own challenges.
