Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove, Wilmington, North Carolina
- 41
- Citations from health inspectionsNorth Carolina average: 18 a home
- 9
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNorth Carolina average: 1.8 a home
- $141,604
- Fines from the federal governmentNorth Carolina average: $36,617 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNorth Carolina average: 2.9
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Eight inspection visits produced 41 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in six findings. Residents were found hurt in three cases. Federal fines came to $141,604 (four fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.78 hours each dayThe North Carolina average is 3.85 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.59 hours each dayThe North Carolina average is 0.62 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 56.6%against the North Carolina average of 49%
- Beds that are certified
- 90
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group, with 126 homes
- Street address
- 5725 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
- County
- New Hanover
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Three citations dated Dec. 3, 2025
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F604 Freedom From Physical Restraints: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Four citations dated Aug. 21, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Nine citations dated April 24, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F622 Valid Reasons and Paperwork for Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated March 26, 2025
- F697 Pain Management: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Nov. 1, 2024
10 citations dated July 23, 2024
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Dec. 1, 2023
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Feb. 9, 2023
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 3, 2025 | Fine | $37,196 |
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $87,607 |
| March 26, 2025 | Payment denial for new admissions | 21 days |
| Nov. 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| Nov. 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,401 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Shg Management LLC (operational or managerial control).
- The direct 100% owner is Shg Autumn, LLC.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 345507. Other homes in North Carolina.