Autumn Care of Forest City
Nursing Home Facility
830 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043
Autumn Care of Forest City is nestled in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rutherford County.
Operated by Autumn Corporation, which runs 4 communities in our directory.
With 100 beds, Autumn Care of Forest City is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Forest City average about 29 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 84% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 27%.
The community is located in Rutherford County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 6 problems at Autumn Care of Forest City. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Autumn Care of Forest City offers nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 100
- Occupancy 84%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 27%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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