The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Autumn Care of Salisbury
Salisbury, NC · Medicare-certified · 97 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Autumn Care of Salisbury has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 stars and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.24 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2383 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2383.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 2.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 69%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
5.6%9.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%2.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.7%9.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%6.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.9%23.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.6%16.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%33.8%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%98%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 127 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 89.1 residents on an average day (92% of 97 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 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.