Autumn Care of Saluda
Nursing Home Facility
501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC
Nestled in the foothills of the North Carolina Smokies, atop the Saluda Grade, lies the historic little town of Saluda. Three quarters of a mile from Main Street is Autumn Care of Saluda, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility. Our goal is to assist patients to become independent and return home and to make a home for those who remain with us as residents and family.
Operated by Autumn Corporation, which runs 20 communities in our directory.
With 99 beds, Autumn Care of Saluda is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Polk County average about 42 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 89% of its licensed beds. That is above the Polk County average of roughly 72%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Polk County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Polk County average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 69%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Polk County, NC.
Autumn Care of Saluda offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 99
- Occupancy 89%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 69%
- Last health inspection April 2026