Autumn Care of Saluda
Nursing Home · Saluda, NC
CMS certification number345351
Contact & location
501 Esseola CircleSaluda, NC 28773
Polk County
- Phone
- (828) 749-2261
- ZIP code
- 28773 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day
- 88.4 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Autumn Corporation
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.65 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.15 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.33 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 69.1 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 23, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-01-08 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-02-14 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2025-02-14 | 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 2025-02-24 |
| 2024-05-16 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-04 |
| 2024-05-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-04 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-04 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-04 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-04 |
| 2023-12-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-11-01 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $16,801 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-16 | Fine | $16,801 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| SHG Autumn, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cibc Bank USA (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parsons, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Volpe, Benjamin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker & Associates PC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 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 | |
| Parsons, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saber Governance LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Autumn Care of Saluda?
Autumn Care of Saluda has a 2-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 Saluda have?
It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 88 residents per day.
Has Autumn Care of Saluda been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $16,801 in the last three years.
Who owns Autumn Care of Saluda?
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 Saluda?
(828) 749-2261. The facility is located at 501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC 28773.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.