Autumn Care of Drexel
307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 · (828) 433-6180
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Autumn Care of Drexel has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 3 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $27,872 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 14, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 14, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 24, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 24, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 14, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 14, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,345April 24, 2025
- Fine of $10,527August 16, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.66 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.6% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 92.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation Morganton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Morganton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Connelly Springs · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Carolina Rehab Center of Burke Connelly Springs · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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