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 Autumn Corporation, which runs 20 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 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 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 May 2025 and recorded 4 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.
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 May 2025