The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Autumn Care of Drexel
Morganton, NC · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Autumn Care of Drexel has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but only average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It reports 3.66 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $27,872 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6648 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $27,872recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6648.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 2.13
- Weekend nursing
- 3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.9%8.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
9.5%1.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%2.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%6.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.7%11.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.5%21%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.1%15%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%7.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85%96.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,527 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $27,872 in total fines.
- $17,345
Federal fine
Apr 24, 2025
- $10,527
Federal fine
Aug 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 127 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.7 residents on an average day (93% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.