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Autumn Care of Mechanicsville

7600 Autumn Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 · Hanover County

Just minutes from Richmond, Autumn Care of Mechanicsville delivers personalized skilled nursing and short-term rehab in a warm, home-like setting off I-295.

2.0CMS overall rating(804) 730-0009 Visit website ↗

Fair

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

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (157 of 169 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.

Our evaluation

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A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mechanicsville

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Mechanicsville, VA, with 169 certified beds and an average of about 157 residents per day. It operates as part of the Saber Healthcare Group network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.54 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.49 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $10,358 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.54 hrs/resident/day)
•16 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Mechanicsville options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 169
Avg. residents/day: 157
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 495413

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	$7,970–$10,460/mo (median $8,950)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Richmond prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.54; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.49; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 32.3%; 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): 16
Federal fines: 1 ($10,358)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-02-26
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-02-26Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2025-02-26Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-02-26Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2025-02-26Severity 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.

2025-02-26Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

2025-02-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-02-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

2025-02-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.

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
2025-02-26	Fine	$10,358

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
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

7600 Autumn Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA

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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4.5

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Common questions about Autumn Care of Mechanicsville

How much does Autumn Care of Mechanicsville cost?

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Mechanicsville, VA area typically runs $7,970–$10,460 per month (median $8,950, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Autumn Care of Mechanicsville's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Autumn Care of Mechanicsville 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Autumn Care of Mechanicsville?

Staff provide about 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Autumn Care of Mechanicsville?

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Autumn Care of Mechanicsville have availability?

Typically 93% full (157 of 169 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 Mechanicsville offer?

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville in Mechanicsville, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 169 beds.

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