Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing and quality ratings. It reports 3.78 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, $141,604 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $141,604recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7753.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.59
Licensed practical nurses
1.00
Nurse aides
2.18
Weekend nursing
3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%17.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8%5.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
42.6%17.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—43%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.5%19%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.7%2.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%17.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.3%13.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.6%89.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
24.3%75.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $37,196 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $87,607 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,401 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,400 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $141,604 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Dec 3, 2025
$37,196
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 26, 2025
21 days
Federal fine
Mar 26, 2025
$87,607
Federal fine
Nov 1, 2024
$8,401
Federal fine
Nov 1, 2024
$8,400
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 127 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
88.6 residents on an average day (98% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 25 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.