Autumn Care of Mechanicsville
7600 Autumn Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 · (804) 730-0009
For profit - Corporation · 169 certified beds
Autumn Care of Mechanicsville has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 16 citations (the Virginia average is 14.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,358 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2025 found 16 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 26, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 26, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 26, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 26, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.February 26, 2025 · F0909 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 26, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.February 26, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.February 26, 2025 · F0560 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 26, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 26, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 26, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 26, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 26, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.February 26, 2025 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide 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.February 26, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 26, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 26, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.February 26, 2025 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,358February 26, 2025
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 | Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.43 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.1% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 169 |
| Average residents per day | 164.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Covenant Woods Nursing Home Mechanicsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hanover Health and Rehabilitation Center Mechanicsville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Ashland · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Autumn Care of Mechanicsville on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.