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HomeNorth CarolinaAutumn Care of Saluda

Autumn Care of Saluda

501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC 287738287492261WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(54 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $16,801

How Autumn Care of Saluda 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
2/5
NC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NC average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.65 hrs/day
NC average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
NC average
0.61 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
69.1%
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 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Staff turnover is 69.1%, 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
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 14, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 23, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 12 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
Polk County 65+
6,186
31.7% of county
County Population
19,538
Polk County

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

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Autumn Care of Saluda is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saluda, North Carolina with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
88.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Feb 14, 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: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Immediate Jeopardy

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0565Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$16,801
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 16, 2024
$16,801

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.65 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
69.1%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SHG AUTUMN, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2016
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
PARSONS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 14, 2022
CIBC BANK USAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 31, 2021
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2016
WALKER & ASSOCIATES PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 18, 2023
NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
PARSONS, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 14, 2022
VOLPE, BENJAMINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All North Carolina facilities
Autumn Care of Saluda
Saluda, NCCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $16,801
Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation
Flat Rock, NC5.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
White Oak Manor - Tryon
Tryon, NC6.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,153
Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates
Columbus, NC8.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley Hill Health & Rehab Center
Hendersonville, NC8.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $58,949
Carolina Village Inc
Hendersonville, NC8.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC8.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $40,986
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Autumn Care of Saluda
Saluda, NC · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$16,801
Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation
Flat Rock, NC
5.7 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
White Oak Manor - Tryon
Tryon, NC
6.6 mi2/52/54/5$16,153
Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates
Columbus, NC
8.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Valley Hill Health & Rehab Center
Hendersonville, NC
8.5 mi2/52/52/5$58,949
Carolina Village Inc
Hendersonville, NC
8.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
8.8 mi3/52/52/5$40,986

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 Saluda?▾
Autumn Care of Saluda has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Autumn Care of Saluda 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 Saluda participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Autumn Care of Saluda had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Care of Saluda had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 23, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $16,801.
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Care of Saluda?▾
Autumn Care of Saluda provides 3.65 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 69.1%.
How many beds does Autumn Care of Saluda have?▾
Autumn Care of Saluda has 99 certified beds with an average of 88.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% 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 Saluda?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Carolina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Autumn Care of Saluda?▾
On Google Maps, Autumn Care of Saluda has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 54 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Saber Healthcare Group

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