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Autumn Care of Salisbury
1505 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146
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 Salisbury, in Salisbury, North Carolina, is certified for 97 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Saber Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 20.6 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 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 68.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rowan Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 16 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.6 | 18.9 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.6% | 42.0% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $10,039 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 2 Apr 2026, 6 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 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 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 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 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 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 68.6%, RNs 40.0%; 2 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 | 12.4% | 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 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 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) Salisbury, LP | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| 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 |
| Ohi Asset (Nc) Salisbury, 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 |
| Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/2025 |
| Shg Autumn, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/2025 |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Mt, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/2025 |
| 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 Rowan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Oaks | Salisbury | 115 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13.0 | — | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers | Kannapolis | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 32.0 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury | Salisbury | 99 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17.2 | $12K | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Compass Healthcare and Rehab Rowan, LLC | Spencer | 70 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 12.9 | $10K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Liberty Commons Nsg and Rehab Ctr of Rowan County | Salisbury | 90 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 18.9 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| The Laurels of Salisbury | Salisbury | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 18.8 | $46K | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Piedmont Health & Rehab Center | Salisbury | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 25.9 | $33K | 13 May 2026 |
| Meadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation | Salisbury | 185 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 20.0 | $47K | 2 Jan 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Rowan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Autumn Care of Salisbury been cited for?
20 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 Salisbury been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Autumn Care of Salisbury 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 Salisbury?
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 Salisbury last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Apr 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.