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Autumn Care Of Saluda
501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC 28773 · Polk County · (828) 749-2261
Fewer inspection deficiencies (3) than 48% of nursing homes in North Carolina. Rated #242 of 419 nursing homes in North Carolina by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.7 — below the North Carolina average of 3.85.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 88.4 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.65 (North Carolina average: 3.85) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.66 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.15 |
| Staff turnover | 69% |
| RN turnover | 38% |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 3 (North Carolina average: 4.7) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 56 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $16,801 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.