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Autumn Care of Cornelius
19530 Mount Zion Parkway, Cornelius, NC 28031
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 102 beds, Autumn Care of Cornelius serves Cornelius in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2015.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 8, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mecklenburg Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 19 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.5 | 25.5 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 56.1% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $15,470 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Jul 2025, 2 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.3%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.0% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Autumn Corporation. Chain: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shg Autumn, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2016 |
| Ohi Asset Nc Cornelius LP | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2021 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Walker & Associates Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mecklenburg County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence | Charlotte | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 78.6 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation | Charlotte | 100 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9.0 | $4K | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center-Snu | Charlotte | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 41.7 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Matthews Glen | Matthews | 15 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 40.0 | — | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Briar Creek Health Center | Charlotte | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 133.3 | $9K | 6 May 2025 |
| Lakeside Health & Rehab Center | Huntersville | 114 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 13.2 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Sharon At Southpark | Charlotte | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 52.6 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Huntersville | 90 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15.6 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
All 29 facilities in Mecklenburg County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Autumn Care of Cornelius been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Autumn Care of Cornelius been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Autumn Care of Cornelius compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Autumn Care of Cornelius?
It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Shg Autumn, LLC, Saber Governance LLC and Shg Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Autumn Care of Cornelius last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.