Autumn Care of Salisbury
1505 Bringle Ferry Road · Salisbury, NC · 28146 · 7046375885
97 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,738 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
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 April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 April 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
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 November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 10, 2023 | Fine | $8,738 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345269 · certified since January 6, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.