Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs
200 Whitman Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 · (304) 636-2033
For profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 15 citations (the West Virginia average is 11.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 6, 2025 found 15 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.March 6, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 6, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.March 6, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 6, 2025 · F0804 · 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.March 6, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 6, 2025 · F0880 · 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.March 6, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.March 6, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 6, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 6, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 6, 2025 · F0644 · 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.March 6, 2025 · F0657 · 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.March 6, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 6, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.March 6, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 18 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 14, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 14, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 14, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 30, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.October 23, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 23, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 6, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.March 6, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 6, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 26, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.November 26, 2024 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.November 26, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 26, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 22, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 22, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 22, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.February 22, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | West Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.51 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.15 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | 2.04 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 74.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 78.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center Elkins · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare Elkins · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation Belington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- St. Joseph's Hospital Buckhannon · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Holbrook Healthcare Center Buckhannon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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