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Autumn Care of Saluda

501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC 28773
Score: 41 / 100

CMS data shows Autumn Care Of Saluda earning a D grade with a score of 41/100, 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 Saluda is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Autumn Care Of Saluda, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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) 0.70 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Jan 7, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 15 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 7, 2026 · 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.
    Feb 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Feb 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity J
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    May 15, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 15, 2024 · 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 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 17.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,801

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3