Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove
5725 Carolina Beach Road · Wilmington, NC · 28412 · 9107921455
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $141,604 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$141,604 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $141,604 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
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 September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 24, 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 May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 24, 2025 · 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 May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 23, 2024 · 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 February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024
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 August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 3, 2025 | Fine | $37,196 |
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $87,607 |
| March 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
| November 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| November 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,401 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345507 · certified since December 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.