Autumn Care of WaynesvilleCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 360 Old Balsam Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
- CCN
- 345110
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day
- 83
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Autumn Care of Waynesville an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 4 Jun 2026. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in North Carolina is 3. CMS lists 1 fine of $107,387 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in North Carolina (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Haywood County median | North Carolina median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 419 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | North Carolina median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 4 Jun 2026 | 7 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 May 2025 | 6 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 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 | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 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 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 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 | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 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. | K | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0895 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2024 | Fine | $107,387 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | North Carolina median | North Carolina average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.43 | 3.50 | 3.83 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.61 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.89 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | 2.34 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.05 | 3.10 | 3.40 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 69.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, North Carolina median
- 48.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 93.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | 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 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.7% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.1% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Autumn Corporation
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHG Autumn, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Ohl Asset (NC) Waynesvitte, LP | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 1 Mar 2016 | |
| SHG Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the snf | 31 Mar 2021 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2016 | |
| Ohl Asset (NC) Waynesvitte, LP | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2016 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| SHG Autumn, LLC | Adp of the snf | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| SHG Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| SHG Mt, LLC | Adp of the snf | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Walker & Associates PC | Adp of the snf | 18 Dec 2023 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Haywood County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation | Waynesville | 4 of 5 | 3 | $8,512 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Maggie Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center | Maggie Valley | 2 of 5 | 4 | $51,012 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center | Waynesville | 3 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Silver Bluff | Canton | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 8 Jan 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Autumn Care of Waynesville (CCN 345110). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/autumn-care-of-waynesville-waynesville-nc-345110/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Autumn Care of Waynesville last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 4 Jun 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 May 2025.
- Who operates Autumn Care of Waynesville?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Saber Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names SHG Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Autumn Care of Waynesville a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in North Carolina as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.