Saluda, NC

Autumn Care of Saluda

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $16,801 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC

(828) 749-2261

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

89

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-03-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.05

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.20

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

18%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.8
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.8
0.5 pts better
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
91.5%
6.9 pts better
93.4%
5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.1%
5.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
3.6%
0.8 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
4.8%
1.7 pts better
11.4%
8.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
7.2%
4 pts better
5.4%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.6%
21.6%
3 pts better
19.6%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.5%
15.0%
2.5 pts worse
16.7%
0.8 pts worse
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 30.9%
21.5%
9.4 pts worse
16.3%
14.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.6%
16.8%
4.8 pts worse
14.9%
6.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.9%
0.9%
2 pts worse
1.0%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
2.6%
2.3 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.3%
21.2%
2.9 pts better
19.8%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
6.0%
0.2 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.5%
79.9%
7.4 pts worse
81.7%
9.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.1%
13.2%
6.1 pts better
12.0%
4.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
1.6%
About the same
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.6%
78.1%
14.5 pts better
79.7%
12.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.3%
22.9%
1.6 pts better
23.9%
2.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-14 · Fire 2025-02-14

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-01 · Fire 2023-11-01

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-05-12 · Fire 2022-05-12

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K917 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-08-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

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.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

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 2025-02-24

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-16

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 2024-05-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-16

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 2024-05-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-16

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 2024-05-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-16

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 2024-05-04

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

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 2023-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-11-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

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 2023-11-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

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 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

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 2022-06-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2022-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2022-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2022-06-08

B · Minimal harm 2022-05-12

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 2022-06-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$16,801 2024-05-16

Fine

Fine · fine $16,801

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
Nicoluzakis, Gregory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 117 facilities 2019-03-01
Parsons, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-11-14
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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