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Autumn Care of Mechanicsville
7600 Autumn Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 · Hanover County · (804) 730-0009
169 certified beds, about 164 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2013
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 495413 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2025, inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies (the Virginia average is 14.3, the national average 9.2).
None of its 33 health citations since June 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the last three years; the largest was $10,358, and the latest is dated February 26, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.43 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
32.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Virginia average 48.1%).
CMS links it to Saber Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 126 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
506/21
1112/22
1702/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 33 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
23D
9E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 26, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 17 citations
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 dumpster.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased 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).
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 #120.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 temperatures during lunch in one of two dining rooms observed.
- E Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident / staff interviews, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to evidence bed inspections for four of 35 residents in the survey sample, R20, R59, R409 and R31.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased 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.
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 survey sample, Resident #100.
- D Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 survey sample, Resident #100.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 treatment for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #359.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased 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, Resident #35.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 residents in the survey sample, Residents #120, #2, and #61.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for two of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #79, and #75.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to clarify a physician order for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #16.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide foot care for one of 35 residents in the sample R20.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to implement interventions to prevent worsening of a contracture of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #75 (R75).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice for two of 35 residents, Resident #61 and Resident #2.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide assistive devices for eating for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #75 (R75).
December 1, 2022Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide the resident representative and/or the State LTC Ombudsman with written notification of hospital transfers for four of 51 in the survey sample
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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.
- E Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 with debris, including several pieces of cardboard, plastic bags, used face masks and trash lying on the ground on the right and back side of the dumpster.
- E Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 residents and/or their responsible party (RP) and families for five of five residents reviewed, Residents #24, #68, #85, #132 and #48.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 survey sample for self-administration of medication, Resident #48.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to complete and accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for three of 51 residents in the survey sample, Residents #115, #132 and #106.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased 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, Resident #113 (R113).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 113 (R113).
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 catheter, for one of 51 residents in the survey sample, Residents #24 (R24).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 professional standards of practice, for one of 51 residents in the survey sample, Residents #24 (R24).
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 assistants) reviewed.
June 10, 2021Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for four of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #107, #86, #12 and #61.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice, and the comprehensive person-centered care plan for three of 52 residents in the survey sample, (Residents #86, #12 and #61). The facility staff failed to administer oxygen at the physician ordered rate to Resident #86 and Resident #12, and failed to maintain Resident #12's oxygen concentrator in a sanitary manner. The Facility staff failed to provide Resident # 61's oxygen continuously according to the physician's orders and keep the nasal cannula off the floor.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement a complete pain management program for one of 52 residents in the survey sample, Resident #107. The facility staff failed to administer the correct dosage of prn (as needed) oxycodone (1) per physician's order, based on Resident #107's pain rating on 5/14/21.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure one of 52 residents in the survey sample, (Resident #107), was free from unnecessary medication. The facility staff failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions prior to administering prn (as needed) oxycodone to Resident #107 on 5/12/21.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review, and during the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide a complete and accurate medical record for two of 52 residents in the survey sample, (Resident #479 and Resident #40). The facility staff failed to provide a complete and accurate medical record of progress notes for Resident #479's Foley catheter being pulled out, reinserted and scratches on the residents fingers while the resident was admitted to the facility for respite care 2/17/21 through 2/22/21, and staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate clinical record documenting activities of daily living tasks completed for Resident #40.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on February 26, 2025, 1 on December 1, 2022, 2 on June 10, 2021.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.43 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.97 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.96 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 32.1% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 39.1% | 48.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.62 on weekdays and 2.97 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.49 in April to June 2025 to 3.43 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.43 | 0.50 | 3.62 | 2.97 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 164 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.54 | 0.49 | 3.68 | 3.18 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 157 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.59 | 0.60 | 3.76 | 3.17 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 156 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.49 | 0.56 | 3.65 | 3.07 | 1.0% | 0 of 91 | 159 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Virginia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.58 | 0.56 | 3.76 | 3.12 | 5.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.9 | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.5 | 15.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.8 | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.0 | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AUTUMN CORPORATION. CMS links this home to Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shg Autumn, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/2016 |
| Ohl Asset (VA) Mechanicsville, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 03/01/2016 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Hopkins, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Legette, Pamela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Weisberg, William | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 10/09/2025 | |
| Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020 | Trustee of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2021 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2016 | |
| Ohl Asset (VA) Mechanicsville, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2016 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2016 | |
| Shg Autumn, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/09/2025 | |
| Shg Mt, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/09/2025 | |
| Walker & Associates PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2016 | |
| Dharanikota, Padmalatha | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hopkins, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Legette, Pamela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.97 hours per resident per day, below the Virginia average of 3.29.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Covenant Woods Nursing Home Mechanicsville, 0.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Hanover Health and Rehabilitation Center Mechanicsville, 0.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Westminster-Canterbury of Richmond Richmond, 6.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center Highland Springs, 6.3 mi · not rated · 80 citations
- Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation Richmond, 6.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 72 citations
- Vcu Health Children's Services at Brook Road Richmond, 6.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Rosedale Health & Rehabilitation Richmond, 6.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 101 citations
- Parham Health Care & Rehab Center Richmond, 7.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 126 citations
Virginia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Virginia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Virginia Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification, Division of Long-Term Care Services, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Virginia Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 800-552-5019. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: VDH Nursing Home and ICF/IID Inspections and Surveys, where Virginia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Autumn Care of Mechanicsville's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Autumn Care of Mechanicsville 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Autumn Care of Mechanicsville get at its last inspection?
- 16 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 26, 2025. The Virginia average is 14.3.
- Has Autumn Care of Mechanicsville been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the last three years.
- Does Autumn Care of Mechanicsville accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Autumn Care of Mechanicsville?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Saber Healthcare Group. Legal business name: AUTUMN CORPORATION.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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