Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove
Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC — inspection on August 21, 2025.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
During an interview on 08/19/25 at 2:47 PM Unit Manager #1 stated the mechanical lifts were to be kept in the utility room when not in use and not left in the hallway.
She stated Resident #11 had a fall in June 2025 due to tripping on the mechanical lift that was left unattended in the hallway by a staff member (Nurse Aide #3).
She provided one-to-one education to Nurse Aide #3 regarding properly storing the lifts and not leaving the lift in the hallway when not in use due to it being a fall hazard.
During an interview on 8/21/25 at 2:00 PM the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated Resident #11 had severe dementia, a history of falls, and ambulated independently on the 600-hall.
The DON stated the mechanical lifts were to be stored when not being used and not left in the hallway to prevent accidents.
She indicated staff had received training on fall hazards including where to properly store the mechanical lifts.
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Federal health inspectors cited Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
Federal health inspectors cited Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.