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Autumn Aegis Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.

1130 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH 4405299 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

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

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Food8.0Staff7.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds5.0Memory4.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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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2341.0'19(1)4.35.0'21(22)4.61.0'23(1)4.84.4'25(15)4.0'26(4)

Distribution · 84 analyzed

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75
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
8

How They Respond to Reviews

73%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

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

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

The nurses make sure we know all about any meds or appointments, and the aides are friendly and professional with her care.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 83 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.52hrs
69%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.48hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.4%
Better than Avg
Here
6.4%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Lorain
27.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.3%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Lorain
26.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.3%
Better than Avg
Here
4.3%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Lorain
9.6%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Lorain
4.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
5.8%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Lorain
4.4%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
OH
94.5%
Lorain
93.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.4%
Better than Avg
Here
91.4%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Lorain
82.6%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.3%
Better than Avg
Here
87.3%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Lorain
75.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Lorain
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)

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, 2024Routine
13
0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0553Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0569Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0575Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Feb 10, 2022Routine
8
0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Apr 18, 2019Routine
8
0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0532Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Autumn Aegis Nursing Home

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Sprenger Health Care Systems

Chain Size

12 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 8 of 12

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sprenger Enterprises, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

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

Fox, EmilyOfficer / DirectorKuhn, ShannonOfficer / DirectorMalanowki, BrandonOfficer / DirectorCms & Co. Management Services, INC.ManagerBlair, JadeManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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