Autumn Care of Drexel
307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
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How Autumn Care of Drexel Compares
Autumn Care of Drexel is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Morganton, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the North Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Morganton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (50% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better 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 Drexel
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Autumn Care of Drexel with other nursing homes in Morganton.
What keeps Autumn Care of Drexel's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Autumn Care of Drexel keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Autumn Care of Drexel doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Autumn Care of Drexel maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 100 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 Drexel?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Autumn Care of Drexel's rating advantage in Morganton?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Morganton
Morganton sits in Burke County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 18,143 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $43,915
- Median home value
- $120,600
Demographics for Burke County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Morganton.
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