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HomeNorth CarolinaAutumn Care of Drexel

Autumn Care of Drexel

307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 286558284336180WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(62 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $27,872

How Autumn Care of Drexel Compares in North Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NC average
2.9/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NC average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NC average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.66 hrs/day
NC average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.57 hrs/day
NC average
0.61 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
57.6%
NC average
49.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Staff turnover is 57.6%, higher than the North Carolina average of 49.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 14, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
North Carolina median
Private Room
$9,125/mo
North Carolina median
Burke County 65+
18,438
21.0% of county
County Population
87,799
Burke County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Autumn Care of Drexel is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morganton, North Carolina with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1982. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
92.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 21, 1982
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Burke
Last Inspection
May 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
26.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Minimal Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$27,872
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 16, 2024
$10,527
FineApr 24, 2025
$17,345

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.13 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.6%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SHG AUTUMN, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2016
WWBV HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 30, 2019
LOWMAN, TERESAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 27, 2023
VOLPE, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
WEISBERG, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
VOLPE, BENJAMINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
WEISBERG, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
SABER GOVERNANCE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Autumn Care of Drexel and nearby alternatives.

All North Carolina facilities
Autumn Care of Drexel
Morganton, NCCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $27,872
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Morganton, NC3.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation
Connelly Springs, NC4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,801
Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Morganton, NC5.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $7,901
Shaire Nursing Center
Lenoir, NC7.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
Connelly Spring, NC8.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $26,014
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
Granite Falls, NC9.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $51,188
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Autumn Care of Drexel
Morganton, NC · Current facility
—4/53/53/5$27,872
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Morganton, NC
3.6 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation
Connelly Springs, NC
4.6 mi5/54/54/5$16,801
Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Morganton, NC
5.7 mi2/52/52/5$7,901
Shaire Nursing Center
Lenoir, NC
7.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
Connelly Spring, NC
8.0 mi3/53/52/5$26,014
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
Granite Falls, NC
9.1 mi4/54/53/5$51,188

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Autumn Care of Drexel?▾
Autumn Care of Drexel has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Autumn Care of Drexel cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in North Carolina is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,125/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Autumn Care of Drexel participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Autumn Care of Drexel had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Care of Drexel had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 14, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $27,872.
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Care of Drexel?▾
Autumn Care of Drexel provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 2.13 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.6%.
How many beds does Autumn Care of Drexel have?▾
Autumn Care of Drexel has 100 certified beds with an average of 92.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Autumn Care of Drexel?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Carolina, including 2 in Morganton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Autumn Care of Drexel?▾
On Google Maps, Autumn Care of Drexel has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 62 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Saber Healthcare Group

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