Map showing the location of Autumn Care of Drexel in Morganton, North Carolina
307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC, 28655

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • North CarolinaAbove only 44% of peers417 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • Burke CountyAbove only 25% of peers5 rated homes · average 3.4★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.9 vs NC avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★+0.3 vs NC avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+1.8 vs NC avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 17% of peersNC avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 46% of peersNC avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 84% of peersNC avg3.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.90hrsAbove 73% of peersNC avg3.78Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.52hrsAbove 51% of peersNC avg0.59Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better56%Above only 36% of peersNC avg50%RN turnover43%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$27,872Above only 35% of peersNC avg$45,050Fines · denials2 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
41citations
4inspection dates
2actual harm (G–I)
4immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Apr 24, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJul 2022 – Apr 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Apr 24, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$17,345
  1. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 12, 2025
  2. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected May 12, 2025
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected May 12, 2025
  4. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  5. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Aug 16, 20241 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm$10,527
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2024
Feb 14, 20248 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  3. 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.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  4. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  5. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  6. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 12, 2024
  8. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024
Jul 7, 202227 citationsCycle 3worst K · immediate jeopardy
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareK · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  2. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  3. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  4. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  5. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  6. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  7. F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  8. F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  9. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationK · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  10. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  12. F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  13. F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  14. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  15. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  16. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  17. F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  18. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  19. F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  20. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  21. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsK · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  22. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  23. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  24. F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  25. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  26. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022
  27. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.90hrsAbove 73% of peers+0.12 vs NC avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.52hrsAbove 51% of peers−0.07 vs NC avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.95hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.42hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.51hrs
  • North Carolina average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better56%Above only 36% of peersNC avg 50%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only43%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy100 certified beds · ~89 residents a day89%Above 62% of peersNC avg 83%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $27,872In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $45,050NC avg in fines
Above only 35% of peersFewer fines than 35% of rated homes in North Carolina

Actions on record

  1. Apr 24, 2025Civil money penalty$17,345
  2. Aug 16, 2024Civil money penalty$10,527

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group126 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Shg Autumn, LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)
  • Bnv Dynasty LLC
  • Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020
  • Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC
  • Shh Holdings LLC
  • Wiw Dynasty LLC
  • Wwbv Holdings LLC
Operational or managerial control
  • Saber Governance LLC
Corporate directors
  • Benjamin Volpe
  • William Weisberg
Corporate officers
  • Gregory Nicoluzakis
  • Benjamin Volpe
  • William Weisberg
Managing employees
  • Teresa Lowman

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 345222 · 307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC, 28655.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in North Carolina and Burke County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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