Autumn Care of Saluda
501 Esseola Circle · Saluda, NC · 28773 · 8287492261
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 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 November 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345351 · certified since March 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.