Wilmington, NC

Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $161,633 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

5725 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC

(910) 792-1455

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

90

Certified beds

Average residents

83

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.57

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.08

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.08

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.15

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

60%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.8
1.1 pts better
1.9
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.8
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.7%
91.5%
16.8 pts worse
93.4%
18.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8%
94.1%
1.7 pts better
95.5%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
3.6%
1.9 pts better
3.3%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.0%
4.8%
7.2 pts worse
11.4%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.8%
7.2%
1.6 pts worse
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.9%
21.6%
2.3 pts worse
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.3%
15.0%
1.3 pts worse
16.7%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 41.0%
21.5%
19.5 pts worse
16.3%
24.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 32.1%
16.8%
15.3 pts worse
14.9%
17.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.9%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.4%
2.6%
0.8 pts worse
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.7%
21.2%
1.5 pts worse
19.8%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
6.0%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 28.6%
79.9%
51.3 pts worse
81.7%
53.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.6%
13.2%
3.4 pts worse
12.0%
4.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
1.5%
0.3 pts worse
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 44.3%
78.1%
33.8 pts worse
79.7%
35.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.0%
22.9%
2.1 pts worse
23.9%
1.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-21 · Fire 2024-07-23

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-23 · Fire 2023-02-09

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2022-01-04

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-11-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2024-11-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-04-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-04-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-03

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-09

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-24

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-05-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-24

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-05-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-24

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-05-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-05-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2025-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-14

G · Actual harm 2025-03-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-24

G · Actual harm 2025-03-26

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-24

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-10-19

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-25

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-07-23

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-02

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-02

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-02

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-02

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-03-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-03-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-03-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-03-09

B · Minimal harm 2023-02-09

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-03-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$57,225 2025-12-03

Fine

Fine · fine $57,225

Fine

$87,607 2025-03-26

Fine

Fine · fine $87,607

Fine

$0 2025-03-26

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-04-23 · 21 days

21 day denial

$8,400 2024-11-01

Fine

Fine · fine $8,400

Fine

$8,401 2024-11-01

Fine

Fine · fine $8,401

Fine

Ownership

Shg Autumn, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 25 facilities 2016-03-01
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Bnv Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Joiner, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2020-03-29
Nicoluzakis, Gregory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 117 facilities 2019-03-01
Rawlins, Christopher

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-08-01
Saber Governance LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 87 facilities 2019-09-01
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2016-03-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2019-03-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2019-03-01
Weisberg, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2019-03-01
Weisberg, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2019-03-01
Wiw Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01

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