Autumn Care of Altavista

Name: Autumn Care of Altavista
Address: 1317 LOLA AVE, Altavista, VA, 24517, US
Telephone: 4343696651

1317 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA 24517 · Campbell County · 111 certified beds · avg 110 residents/day · certified since Jul 21, 1989

Part of chain: SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP (126 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.29

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (19)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 24, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 24, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
May 24, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 24, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Aug 18, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide proper care for residents with a colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy — surgical openings in the abdomen that let waste leave the body into a pouch. These require regular, skilled attention to stay clean and healthy.
Aug 18, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Aug 18, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives.
Aug 18, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 18, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Aug 18, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Aug 18, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Aug 18, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not arrange hospice services for a resident who needed them, or help the resident move to a facility that could arrange hospice. Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life.
Aug 22, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 22, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Aug 22, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 22, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Aug 22, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Aug 22, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Aug 22, 2019	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	7	E
2021	8	E
2023	4	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Virginia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.29	3.67	3.95	bottom 45% in Virginia; bottom 26% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.67	0.66	0.69	top 27% in Virginia; top 40% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.87	3.21	3.50	bottom 44% in Virginia; bottom 24% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.46	0.48	top 35% in Virginia; top 49% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	38.6	48.1	45.8	top 27% in Virginia; top 33% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	42.1	48.2	42.9	top 37% in Virginia; bottom 49% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.22, RN 0.65, weekend 2.80. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020)	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
BNV Dynasty LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Altavista Real Estate Holdings, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2025
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020)	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
BNV Dynasty LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
McClure, Christi	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
McClure, Christi	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
Nicoluzakis, Gregory	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
Nicoluzakis, Gregory	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
Saber Governance LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
Saber Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
SHG 4 Mt, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/24/2025
SHG Management LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
SHG Management LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
Staples, Emily	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2025
Volpe, Benjamin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020
Volpe, Benjamin	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2020

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Which staff are trained in ostomy care, and how often is that care provided and checked?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"How do you track each resident's food allergies and preferences, and what happens if they don't like what's served?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center	12.6 mi	Gretna, VA	★★★★☆	4/5
Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab	15.9 mi	Lynchburg, VA	★★★★☆	3/5
Summit Health and Rehab Center	16.4 mi	Lynchburg, VA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Bedford Co Nursing Home	17.7 mi	Bedford, VA	★★★★☆	4/5
Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center	18.1 mi	Lynchburg, VA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 495196.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Autumn Care of Altavista

1317 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA 24517 · 4343696651

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Which staff are trained in ostomy care, and how often is that care provided and checked?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "How do you track each resident's food allergies and preferences, and what happens if they don't like what's served?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 495196 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)