Autumn Care Of Saluda
Saluda, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345351) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (828) 749-2261 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Care Of Saluda has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Autumn Care Of Saluda reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.1%.
Autumn Care Of Saluda has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Autumn Care Of Saluda is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Saluda, Polk County, North Carolina, operated as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for 99 beds and had an average daily census of 88.4 residents. The facility has been federally certified since March 1991. It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Autumn Care Of Saluda holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 2, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.65 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator listed here. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
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 Saluda has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is 69.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,801.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 88.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), Staffing (3 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 828-749-2261 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 828-749-2261 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345351?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.