AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Autumn Care of Mechanicsville has a Trust Grade of D, which means it is below average and raises some concerns about the quality of care provided. The facility ranks #175 out of 285 in Virginia, placing it in the bottom half of nursing homes in the state, but it is #2 out of 4 in Hanover County, indicating only one local option is better. Unfortunately, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 11 in 2022 to 17 in 2025. Staffing is a relative strength, with a rating of 3 out of 5 and a turnover rate of 33%, which is below the Virginia average of 48%. However, the facility has faced $10,358 in fines, which is average but could indicate some compliance issues. Specific incidents noted during inspections reveal concerning practices, such as staff failing to keep dumpsters sanitary, leading to potential hygiene risks. Additionally, there were failures to follow physician orders for monitoring daily weights for residents with serious health conditions, which could jeopardize their well-being. While the facility has good RN coverage, the combination of these weaknesses and the rising number of deficiencies suggests families should thoroughly consider their options before choosing this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Virginia
- #175/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 33% turnover. Near Virginia's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $10,358 in fines. Higher than 90% of Virginia facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Virginia. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 33 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (33%)
15 points below Virginia average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Virginia average (3.0)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
13pts below Virginia avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 33 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
17 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide dignity for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #79.
The findings include:
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0559
(Tag F0559)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide written notice of a room change for one of 35 residents in the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0560
(Tag F0560)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide the reason for a room change for one of 35 residents in the sur...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide notification to the physician of a residents refusal of treat...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain an accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for three of 35 resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility st...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review, it was determine...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0687
(Tag F0687)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determin...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility st...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. For Resident #2 (R2), the facility staff failed to administer oxygen at the physician prescribed rate of four liters per minute.
A review of R2's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0810
(Tag F0810)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #79 (R79), the facility staff failed to provide physician prescribed adaptive eating equipment.
On the most rece...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review staff interview, the facility staff failed to maintain the resident's highest level of well-being for 1 (one) of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #31 (R31).
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to monitor a significant weight loss for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #1...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, facility staff failed to store food in a sanitary manner in one of one facility kitchens and failed to maintain holding temperature...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0909
(Tag F0909)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. For R31, facility staff failed to conduct a bed and bed rail safety inspection.
R31 was admitted to the facility with diagnos...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility staff failed to maintain one of two dumpsters in a sanitary manner.
Facility staff failed to close one of two lids on the top of a facility's dum...
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Dec 2022
11 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to assess one of 51 residents in the su...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. The facility staff failed to accurately code the annual MDS dated [DATE] in Section L Oral/Dental Status for Resident #106.
O...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, staff interview, clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for one of 51 residents in the survey sample, ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, staff interview, clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement interventions to reduce the risk of fall related injury, for one of 51 res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide care and services for an indwelling urinary cathete...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and services consistent with profe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to conduct performance evaluations for two of five CNA's (certified nursing a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. The facility staff failed to evidence provision of written RP (responsible party) and/or ombudsman notification at the time o...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review it was determined facility staff failed to prepare food in the facility kitchen in a sanitary manner in one of one facility kitchens...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain one of three dumpsters in a sanitary manner.
The dumpster used for cardboard, was observed wit...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0885
(Tag F0885)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on resident interview, clinical record review, staff interview, and facility document review it was determined the facility staff failed to evidence notification of facility COVID-19 activity to...
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Jun 2021
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident # 61 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that include but not limited to: asthma, shortness of breath and ch...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review, and during the course of a complaint in...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • 33% turnover. Below Virginia's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 33 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • $10,358 in fines. Above average for Virginia. Some compliance problems on record.
- • Grade D (48/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville Staffed?
CMS rates AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 33%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville?
State health inspectors documented 33 deficiencies at AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE during 2021 to 2025. These included: 33 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville?
AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 169 certified beds and approximately 158 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia.
How Does Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (33%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville Stick Around?
AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE has a staff turnover rate of 33%, which is about average for Virginia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville Ever Fined?
AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE has been fined $10,358 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Virginia average of $33,182. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville on Any Federal Watch List?
AUTUMN CARE OF MECHANICSVILLE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.