Autumn Care Of Waynesville
Waynesville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345110) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $107,387
Phone: (828) 456-7381 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Care Of Waynesville has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Autumn Care Of Waynesville reports 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.8%, which is high.
CMS records show Autumn Care Of Waynesville has 1 federal fine on record totaling $107,387.00, with no payment denials. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Autumn Care Of Waynesville is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, with an average daily census of 83.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 6, 1974. It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Autumn Care Of Waynesville holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are also low: a 1-star health inspection rating, a 1-star staffing rating, and a 3-star quality measures rating.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.8%, a notably high rate.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $107,387.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS data for this facility does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation in the fields provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey findings. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
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 Waynesville has a 1-star overall CMS rating, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 69.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $107,387.00 and no 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 Facility status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 83.3 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 March 6, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8284567381 or 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 8284567381 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345110?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.