Autumn Care of Cornelius
19530 Mount Zion Parkway, Cornelius, NC 28031
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Autumn Care of Cornelius Compares
Autumn Care of Cornelius is a 102-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cornelius, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.6%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 102 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (117% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Autumn Care of Cornelius
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Autumn Care of Cornelius with other nursing homes in Cornelius.
How is Autumn Care of Cornelius addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Autumn Care of Cornelius keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.0% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Autumn Care of Cornelius doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.6% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Autumn Care of Cornelius maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 102 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Autumn Care of Cornelius?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Autumn Care of Cornelius?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cornelius
Cornelius sits in Mecklenburg County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 122,780 (11.2%)
- Median age
- 35.2 years
- Median household income
- $69,240
- Median home value
- $253,500
Demographics for Mecklenburg County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cornelius.
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