Autumn Care of Waynesville
360 Old Balsam Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
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How Autumn Care of Waynesville Compares
Autumn Care of Waynesville is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waynesville, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.1%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waynesville, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (26% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — 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 Waynesville
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Autumn Care of Waynesville with other nursing homes in Waynesville.
How is Autumn Care of Waynesville addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 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 Waynesville keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Autumn Care of Waynesville doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Autumn Care of Waynesville maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 90 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 Waynesville?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Autumn Care of Waynesville lag behind other Waynesville options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waynesville
Waynesville sits in Haywood County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 15,298 (24.7%)
- Median age
- 47.7 years
- Median household income
- $51,548
- Median home value
- $185,600
Demographics for Haywood County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waynesville.
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