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Complaint Investigation

Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove

August 21, 2025 · Wilmington, NC · 5725 Carolina Beach Road
Citations 4
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 90
Provider ID 345507
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Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove
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Inspection Summary

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0656
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

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.

Facility ID:

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Wilmington, NC, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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