Autumn Care of Shallotte
237 Mulberry Street · Shallotte, NC · 28459 · 9107548858
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $51,348 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Immediate jeopardy · J January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Administration
-
Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Actual harm · G July 27, 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 August 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
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 August 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Administration
-
No harm found · C July 27, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2024 | Fine | $16,452 |
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $9,143 |
| July 27, 2023 | Fine | $25,753 |
Better-scoring options nearby
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345294 · certified since January 24, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.