Autumn Aegis Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 83 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy and friendly atmosphere, making it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, families should exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence regarding the memory care unit, as multiple reviewers have raised serious concerns about communication and patient treatment. We recommend scheduling a tour and specifically asking about their protocols for family involvement and patient advocacy.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
83 reviews on Google“Autumn Aegis generally receives high praise for its rehabilitation services, with many patients noting that the therapy team and nursing staff were instrumental in their recovery. However, there is a significant divide in experiences, as several families have reported serious concerns regarding communication, patient rights, and the handling of medical needs. While many find the environment clean and the staff friendly, potential residents should be aware of these recurring reports of administrative and care-related friction.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and attentive nursing staff
- Engaging community events and activities
Concerns
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Difficulties with medical transport and appointment scheduling (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Allegations of mistreatment or lack of respect for patient autonomy (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 84 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed that physical and occupational therapy are highly praised here; could you walk us through how those sessions are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
- 2We value clear communication; what is the standard process for families to receive updates, and who is our primary point of contact if we have questions about care?
- 3How does the facility manage the logistics of medical transport and scheduling outside appointments to ensure residents get where they need to be on time?
- 4We saw that you actively engage with online feedback; how do you use that input to refine your care practices and ensure residents feel their autonomy is truly respected?
- 5Given the current staffing levels, what steps are you taking to ensure that nursing staff remain responsive to resident needs throughout the day and night?
- 6What specific programs or support systems are in place within your memory care unit to ensure residents feel engaged and safe?
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Key Review Excerpts
“It’s not a modern facility per se but it fit all his needs & he was treated with respect and attentive care. We were confident he was safe and that alone is worth its price in gold.”
“The therapy people were awesome, always polite even though they work me everyday, even when I didn't want too..The nurses and aids were very nice made me feel at home..The office ladies always helped me when I needed to talk to them”
“The nurses make sure we know all about any meds or appointments, and the aides are friendly and professional with her care.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Autumn Aegis shows recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys but all violations have been corrected by the facility. The most frequent problem areas involve resident rights and care planning, safety and building issues, and quality of care including pressure ulcer prevention. While the facility has consistently addressed identified problems, families should ask about improvements in resident involvement in care decisions and safety protocols during their visit.
May 2, 2024Routine13
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Feb 10, 2022Routine8
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Apr 18, 2019Routine8
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Services Deficiencies
Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Autumn Aegis Nursing Home
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Sprenger Health Care Systems
12 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 8 of 12
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sprenger Enterprises, INC
Owner · Organization
Bluesky Healthcare INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hutsenpiller, Wendie
Owner (parent company)
Malanowski, Kenneth
Owner (parent company)
Sprenger, Nicole
Owner (parent company)
Sprenger, Tracey
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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