Nursing Homes · Elkins, WV
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare
499 Ferguson Road · Elkins, WV 26241 · 100 certified beds
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About Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare
Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare is a nursing home in Elkins, West Virginia. Its capacity is 100 beds, above the West Virginia median of 89 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Autumn Lake Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 35 citations, the most recent on December 30, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.44 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Elkins. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (35)
Records from June 2021 to December 2025.
December 30, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2026.
December 30, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2026.
December 30, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2026.
December 30, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2026.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 6, 2025.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2025.
July 4, 2024
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 27, 2024.
July 4, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 27, 2024.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 8, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $59,810
August 5, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,474 against this nursing home on August 5, 2025.
November 8, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $37,336 against this nursing home on November 8, 2023.
Staffing
3.44 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.17 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Autumn Lake Healthcare, a chain of 59 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in West Virginia.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Elkins.
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