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Autumn Care of Drexel

307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Score: 49 / 100

CMS data shows Autumn Care Of Drexel earning a D grade with a score of 49/100, placing it below most facilities in North Carolina. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Autumn Care Of Drexel is near the national average, with 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 41 deficiencies at Autumn Care Of Drexel, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.90 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.42 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.30 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

41
Total Deficiencies
Apr 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 33 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity J
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $27,872

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5