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
3 of 5 overall
Autumn Care of Salisbury has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a 3-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating. Its reported nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.232 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.232.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 1.69
- Weekend nursing
- 2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
7.7%4.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%2.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%1.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%8.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.1%21.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34%15.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.5%1.4%Improving
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%98.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%97.2%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 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 have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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 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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,738 in total fines.
- $8,738
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 126 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 89.9 residents on an average day (93% 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.