Autumn Care of Marion

1264 Airport Road · Marion, NC · 28752 · 8286526701

110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 47
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 62
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.133.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.570.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.72≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $15,945

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026

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

    Corrected March 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026

    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 March 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 26, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 26, 2026Fine$15,945

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345165 · certified since August 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.