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Autumn Care of Marion
1264 Airport Road, Marion, NC 28752
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.
Autumn Care of Marion, in Marion, North Carolina, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Saber Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the North Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 0, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 7.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 35.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Dowell Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 39 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.3 | 27.9 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 78.5% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,364 | $273,467 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 26 Feb 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×6 E ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Fine | $10,364 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.6%, RNs 47.4%; 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 | 10.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.2% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.4% | 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) Marion, LP | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| 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 |
| Ohi Asset (Nc) Marion, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Shg Autumn, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2025 |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Mt, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2025 |
| 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 Mc Dowell County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Health and Rehabilitationabuse iconSFF Candidate | Nebo | 140 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 27.9 | $273K | 14 Aug 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Mc Dowell County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Autumn Care of Marion been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Autumn Care of Marion been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Autumn Care of Marion compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 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 Marion?
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 and Shg Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Autumn Care of Marion last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
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.