Autumn Care of Drexel
307 Oakland Avenue · Morganton, NC · 28655 · 8284336180
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,872 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C April 24, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 24, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| August 16, 2024 | Fine | $10,527 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345222 · certified since July 21, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.