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Autumn Care of Saluda
501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC 28773
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 Saluda, in Saluda, North Carolina, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Saber Healthcare Group chain.
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 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 2, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 69.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 11 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.2 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.1% | 69.1% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,801 | $16,153 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 23 Apr 2026, 14 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×5 D ×7 E ×3 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 14 Feb 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.1%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 22.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.9% | 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 |
| Saber Governance 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 |
| 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 Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Tryon Estates | Columbus | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6.3 | — | 20 Nov 2024 |
| White Oak Manor - Tryon | Tryon | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15.7 | $16K | 4 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Autumn Care of Saluda been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Autumn Care of Saluda been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Autumn Care of Saluda compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 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 Saluda?
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 Saber Governance LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Autumn Care of Saluda last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 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.