Autumn Care of Drexel

Nursing Home · Morganton, NC

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number345222

Contact & location

307 Oakland Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
Burke County
Phone
(828) 433-6180
ZIP code
28655 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
92.7 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Autumn Corporation
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
July 21, 1982
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.66 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.57 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.96 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.51 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
57.6 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
45.5 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 14, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-28
2026-05-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-28
2026-05-14 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-28
2025-04-24 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-04-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-04-24 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-12
2025-04-24 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-12
2025-04-24 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-12
2024-08-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-07-24
2024-02-14 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.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12
2024-02-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-12

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $27,872 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-24Fine$17,345
2024-08-16Fine$10,527

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
SHG Autumn, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Wwbv Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Volpe, Benjamin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Weisberg, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nicoluzakis, Gregory (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Volpe, Benjamin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Weisberg, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Saber Governance LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lowman, Teresa (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Autumn Care of Drexel?

Autumn Care of Drexel has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.

How many beds does Autumn Care of Drexel have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.

Has Autumn Care of Drexel been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $27,872 in the last three years.

Who owns Autumn Care of Drexel?

It is part of Saber Healthcare Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Autumn Care of Drexel?

(828) 433-6180. The facility is located at 307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.