Autumn Care of Chesapeake

715 Argyll St · Chesapeake, VA · 23320 · 7575474528

117 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 50
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.653.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.330.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.16≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (43 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F December 8, 2023

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    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 January 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E January 9, 2020

    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.

    Corrected January 24, 2020 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 24, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected January 24, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected January 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 9, 2020

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected January 24, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 24, 2020 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected November 16, 2018 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018

    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.

    Corrected November 16, 2018 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected November 16, 2018 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 16, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected November 16, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected November 16, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495256 · certified since May 24, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.