Autumn Care of Altavista
1317 Lola Ave · Altavista, VA · 24517 · 4343696651
111 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 14, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
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.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 22, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495196 · certified since July 21, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.