Nursing home · Morganton, NC
Autumn Care of Drexel
307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 · (828) 433-6180
Autumn Care of Drexel is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Morganton, North Carolina (Burke County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1982. On average it cares for 89 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). It is part of Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.54 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.23 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 14, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 3 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $27,872 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Autumn Corporation. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Autumn Care of Drexel?
CMS rates Autumn Care of Drexel 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Autumn Care of Drexel have?
100 certified beds, with an average of 89 residents a day.
Does Autumn Care of Drexel accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Autumn Care of Drexel?
(828) 433-6180. Address: 307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).