Autumn Care of Waynesville
Nursing Home Facility
360 Old Balsam Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786
Autumn Care of Waynesville is a skilled nursing and rehab facility. We specialize in short-term and long-term care. The grounds include 12 acres of lawn and gardens. We have four courtyards and a beautiful front porch which overlooks the Smokey Mountains, all of which provide excellent sources for relaxation. The building is bright, clean and odor free. We have licensed speech, occupational, and physical therapist to provide therapy in our 1500-square foot state-of-the art therapy room.
Operated by Saber Healthcare Group, which runs 114 communities in our directory.
With 90 beds, Autumn Care of Waynesville is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Waynesville average about 43 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 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Waynesville average about 2.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 70%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Haywood County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 31 problems at Autumn Care of Waynesville. 5 findings involved harm to a resident, including 3 that put residents in immediate danger. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $107,387.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 Waynesville offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 90
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 70%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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