AUTUMN CARE OF SALUDA Nursing Home


AUTUMN CARE OF SALUDA (CCN: 345351) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in SALUDA, NC (28773). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 99 certified beds and maintains an average of 84.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.30143 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 1, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on November 1, 2023, The facility is located in Polk county and provides senior and nursing home care.

AUTUMN CARE OF SALUDA Summary


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Provider Name: AUTUMN CARE OF SALUDA

Address: 501 ESSEOLA CIRCLE, SALUDA, NC 28773

Phone: (828) 749-2261

County: Polk (740)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 99

Average Residents Per Day: 84.6 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: AUTUMN CORPORATION

First Approved Date: March 1, 1991

Affiliated Entity: SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP (461)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.01107, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7418, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5485, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.2903

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.30143

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.02787, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4458

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1270

Nurse Staff Turnover: 51.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 33.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1366, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8172, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4496

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.91750, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6698, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.4597

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.05747

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.80413

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-11-01 (Score: 72), Cycle 2: 2022-05-12 (Score: 24), Cycle 3: 2019-09-19 (Score: 24)

Total Weighted Health Score: 48.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 2

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 13669.50, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 501 ESSEOLA CIRCLE,SALUDA,NC,28773 (35.2437, -82.347)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2023-11-17

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2023-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-29

Citation on 2022-05-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-08

Citation on 2022-05-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-08

Citation on 2022-05-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-08

Citation on 2022-05-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-08

Citation on 2022-05-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-08

Citation on 2022-02-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2022-03-10

Citation on 2019-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-09


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0200, Version: New

Description: Meet other general requirements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-22

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-22

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0917, Version: New

Description: Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2022-06-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-19

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0344, Version: New

Description: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20

Citation on 2019-10-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-20