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Autumn Care of Drexel

307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 · Burke County

Skilled nursing in Morganton, NC since 1979. Autumn Care of Drexel provides quality senior care in a home-like setting near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (92 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Morganton

Autumn Care of Drexel is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Morganton, NC, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 92 residents per day. It operates as part of the Saber Healthcare Group network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.54 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $27,872 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.70 hrs/resident/day)
•$27,872 in federal fines

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Morganton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 100
Avg. residents/day: 92
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 345222

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,860–$10,200/mo (median $8,770)	Local market estimate

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.70; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.54; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 57.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: 2 ($27,872)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2026-05-14
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-05-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-05-14Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-05-14Severity B — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

2025-04-24Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-04-24Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-04-24Severity C — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-04-24	Fine	$17,345
2024-08-16	Fine	$10,527

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Autumn Care of Drexel

How much does Autumn Care of Drexel cost?

Autumn Care of Drexel does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Morganton, NC area typically runs $7,860–$10,200 per month (median $8,770, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Autumn Care of Drexel's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Autumn Care of Drexel 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Autumn Care of Drexel?

Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Autumn Care of Drexel?

Autumn Care of Drexel has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-05-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Autumn Care of Drexel have availability?

Typically 92% full (92 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Autumn Care of Drexel offer?

Autumn Care of Drexel in Morganton, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.

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