Autumn Care of Mechanicsville
7600 Autumn Parkway · Mechanicsville, VA · 23116 · 8047300009
169 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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 | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,358 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F February 26, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · 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 April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
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 December 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
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 495413 · certified since March 8, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.