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Autumn Care of Waynesville

360 Old Balsam Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
Score: 19 / 100

With a score of 19/100, Autumn Care Of Waynesville ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Autumn Care Of Waynesville is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Autumn Care Of Waynesville, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.35 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Sep 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0551 Severity D
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $107,387

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 19 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6