Nursing home · Cornelius, NC · Mecklenburg County
Autumn Care of Cornelius
19530 Mount Zion Parkway, Cornelius, NC 28031 · (704) 997-2970 · 17.0 miles from uptown Charlotte
- Overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 102
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Takes
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Operator group
- Saber Healthcare Group
Federal data: Medicare's October 2026 release. North Carolina records checked Nov 2, 2026.
At a glance
Compared with all 419 North Carolina nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid. "Worse than most" means among the worst quarter of North Carolina homes on that measure; "better than most", the best quarter.
Overall star rating
About typical
4 of 5 stars
Medicare's summary of inspections, staffing and quality.
Serious inspection findings
About typical
None in 3 years (true of 47% of NC homes)
Grades G to L: a resident was hurt, or was in immediate danger.
Nurse staffing
About typical
3.37 hours per resident a day
All nursing staff, adjusted for how much care residents need.
Staff turnover
About typical
47% of nursing staff left in a year
High turnover means residents see unfamiliar staff.
Federal fines
About typical
None in 3 years
Fines follow the most serious or repeated problems.
Inspections
Every federal health inspection finding since November 2023. Inspectors grade each problem with an official letter, A to L. We show the letter and say in plain words what it means.
0
Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
0
Residents were harmed (G–I)
23
Risk of harm (D–F)
0
Minimal risk (A–C)
No finding of harm or immediate jeopardy since November 2023.
Show the 23 other findings (risk of harm)
| Date | What inspectors found | Grade | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026Routine inspection | 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. F 0761 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Sep 18, 2026 |
| Aug 28, 2026Complaint investigation | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F 0812 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed Sep 18, 2026 |
| Aug 28, 2026Complaint investigation | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F 0689 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Sep 18, 2026 |
| Aug 13, 2026Complaint investigation | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F 0689 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jul 22, 2026 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | 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. F 0803 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Complaint investigation | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F 0569 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F 0554 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F 0880 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | 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. F 0761 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F 0759 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F 0602 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F 0695 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025Complaint investigation | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F 0755 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 19, 2024 |
| Jul 25, 2025Routine inspection | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F 0806 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 11, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F 0690 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F 0867 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F 0804 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | 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. F 0761 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. K 0363 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 21, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. K 0353 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Aug 21, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F 0656 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F 0636 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024Routine inspection | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F 0554 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed May 20, 2024 |
North Carolina's own inspections
NC's inspectors have posted 1 report newer than the federal data: Oct 6, 2026. They are not in Care Compare yet.
Penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last 3 years.
Staffing
| Hours of care per resident a day | This home | NC avg |
|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff, adjusted for residents' needs | 3.37 | 3.99 |
| Registered nurses | 0.30 | 0.62 |
| Nurse aides (most hands-on care) | 2.14 | 2.37 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.40 |
From payroll records the home must submit to CMS.
Quality of care
Long-stay residents, 2025 Q3 to 2026 Q2. Lower is better for every measure shown.
Falls with a major injury
5.9% vs 3.5% at nearby NC homes
Higher than most nearby homes
Pressure sores (bedsores)
2.2% vs 4.8% at nearby NC homes
Given antipsychotic medicine
3.3% vs 12.3% at nearby NC homes
Urinary tract infection
0.0% vs 1.6% at nearby NC homes
Lost too much weight
7.3% vs 6.7% at nearby NC homes
Catheter left in the bladder
0.0% vs 0.4% at nearby NC homes
What it costs
NC Medicaid paid this home $326.58 a day (about $9,928 a month) for a resident on Medicaid, effective Jan 1, 2024 — the newest rate NC Medicaid has published. The typical nursing home near Charlotte was paid $322.34 a day.
This is what Medicaid pays, not what the home charges.
No public record lists private-pay prices or whether a bed is free today. Call the home and ask about both.
Who owns and runs it
Operator group (as Medicare groups it): Saber Healthcare Group, 126 homes nationally, averaging 3.0 stars.
Direct owners on Medicare's records: SHG Autumn, LLC (100%).
Operational or managerial control: Saber Governance LLC, SHG Management LLC, Hopping, Darin.
The newest owner on the record was added in December 2025.
North Carolina licence holder: Autumn Corporation.
Same chain nearby: Matthews Health & Rehab Center, Lakeside Health & Rehab Center, Gastonia Health & Rehab Center.
What you can do
Questions to ask on a tour, from this record
- The ownership changed recently. What has the new owner changed — staff, management, services?
- May I see your most recent inspection report? (Nursing homes must keep it where residents and visitors can read it.)
- How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
If your family member already lives here
A record like this is a reason to watch closely and ask questions, not necessarily to move — moving a frail person carries risks of its own. Raise concerns with the director of nursing first, in writing if serious. If that doesn't resolve them, call the free Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Centralina, (800) 508-5777) or file a complaint with the state (NC DHSR, 1-800-624-3004, weekdays). If someone is in danger now, call 911.
Sources and limits
From Medicare's Care Compare data (inspections, penalties, payroll-based staffing, quality measures and ownership), North Carolina DHSR licence lists and inspection reports, and NC Medicaid rate files. North Carolina homes are compared only with other North Carolina homes, never across states. Check this home on Medicare Care Compare.
What this page can't tell you: price, whether a bed is free, or what daily life is like — food, activities, kindness. No public record measures those. Visit more than once, at different times of day. Spotted an error? Tell us.