Autumn Care of Norfolk
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective physical and occupational therapy programs. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 98 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility shows a clear divide between its rehabilitation services, which are frequently praised, and its long-term care, which has significant safety concerns. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend visiting unannounced and specifically observing response times to call lights and the cleanliness of the rooms. Ensure you have a clear plan for medical advocacy, as multiple families reported difficulty in getting staff to address acute health changes.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
98 reviews on Google“Autumn Care of Norfolk receives highly polarized reviews, with some families praising the rehabilitation therapy team and recent facility cleanliness, while others report severe neglect and unprofessional conduct. Critical concerns regarding patient safety, including delayed response times for basic needs and medical mismanagement, are frequently cited by family members. Potential visitors should be aware of the stark contrast between positive experiences in rehab and reports of poor long-term care quality.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Clean, odor-free facility environment
- Attentive and compassionate individual nursing staff
- Professional administrative communication
Concerns
- Neglect and slow response times to patient needs (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Medical mismanagement and failure to address acute health issues (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Unprofessional, rude, or dismissive staff behavior (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Missing or stolen personal belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 101 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents?
- 2Given the recent focus on staffing levels, what specific steps are you taking to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive timely assistance?
- 3How does your nursing team coordinate with attending physicians to ensure that acute health changes or medication adjustments are addressed immediately?
- 4With physical and occupational therapy being a highlight here, how do you integrate those sessions into a resident's daily routine to keep them engaged and active?
- 5What protocols do you have in place to ensure the security of personal belongings and valuables in residents' rooms?
- 6How do you foster a culture of open communication and professionalism among your staff to ensure that every family member feels heard and respected?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mom was at this facility. I must say that their rehab department was absolutely fantastic. My mom was there for 5 weeks and she made fantastic progress.”
“The nurses check in often, the therapy team keeps him motivated, and the administrative staff always keep me informed. It’s a huge relief knowing he’s in such good hands.”
“My mother was just transported there today from sentara Leigh. Her wound care was not done, she woke up from a nap and had soiled herself. She told me this at 8pm she stated that she buzzed the nurse after her nap at 6:30 so close to two hours later she was still wet.”
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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 with pressure sores (bedsores)
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 Care of Norfolk shows a pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple areas, with 60 total violations over three surveys. The most persistent issues involve medication management (appearing in all three surveys), care planning and assessments, and building safety systems. While the facility has corrected most deficiencies when cited, the recurring medication errors and care planning problems suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Jan 13, 2023Routine11
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Sep 20, 2019Routine21
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Feb 14, 2018Routine28
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Autumn Care of Norfolk
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Saber Healthcare Group
127 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 40 of 125
Ownership & Management
Owners
Shg Autumn, LLC
Owner · Organization
Weisberg, William
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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