Autumn Care Of Drexel
Morganton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345222) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,872
Phone: (828) 433-6180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Care Of Drexel holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Autumn Care Of Drexel reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.
Autumn Care Of Drexel has 2 federal fines on record totaling $27,872.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Autumn Care Of Drexel is a 100-certified-bed nursing home in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, with an average daily census of 92.7 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 21, 1982. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $27,872.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the provided data.
Autumn Care Of Drexel is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Autumn Care Of Drexel has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above North Carolina's state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 57.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $27,872.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 92.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 21, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8284336180 or check Medicare Care Compare for confirmation.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 8284336180 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345222?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.