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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Crystal Springs

200 Whitman Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241304636203384 certified beds · 79 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
71
0710
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-12-30
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · West Virginia OHFLAC · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-12-30Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-10-23Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-06Standard0150CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-11-26Complaint050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-22Standard0240CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-07-13Standard0240CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · West Virginia OHFLAC publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-12-30Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-15Record 515197-20251230-F609
2025-10-23Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-05Record 515197-20251023-F690
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-05Record 515197-20251023-F880
2025-03-06Standard survey · 15 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F550
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F577
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F582
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F584
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F585
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F644
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F689
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F727
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F732
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-02Record 515197-20250306-F880
2024-11-26Complaint survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-06Record 515197-20241126-F656
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-24Record 515197-20241126-F678
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-06Record 515197-20241126-F684
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-06Record 515197-20241126-F756
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-06Record 515197-20241126-F842
2024-02-22Standard survey · 24 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F550
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F567
F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F572
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F584
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F610
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F645
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F684
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F695
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F726
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F730
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F732
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F804
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F842
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F851
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F880
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 515197-20240222-F947
2022-07-13Standard survey · 24 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F550
F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F574
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F578
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F582
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F583
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F585
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F604
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F610
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F695
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F740
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F755
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F791
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F809
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F810
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F842
F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-08Record 515197-20220713-F888

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.37
Facility
West Virginia
National
West Virginia 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.51
Facility
West Virginia
National
West Virginia 3.66 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.15
Facility
West Virginia
National
West Virginia 3.17 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover74%
Facility
West Virginia
National
West Virginia 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
West Virginia
National
West Virginia 42% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityWest VirginiaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.6%4.2%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
4.6%4.4%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
57.7%13.4%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
2.6%1.6%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.2%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
9.2%14.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
11.1%6.3%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
25.8%27.0%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Nellas Opco Holdco LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
A & R Stern Family Wv Holdings LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST99%
Chua, Catherine
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Holicker, Rose
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Mark
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
A & R Stern Family Wv Holdings LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
A Stern Family Trust Wv
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Accurate Staffing LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Brand Sonnenschine LLP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Chua, Catherine
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Holicker, Rose
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
R Stern Family Trust
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Mark
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Aryeh
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare59 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or West Virginia.

No county cost figures on file for Randolph.

Nearby nursing homes

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Nella's At Autumn Lake Healthcare
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0.1 mi2025-12-301301
Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center
Elkins
4.7 mi2026-03-110171
Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation
Belington
6.6 mi2025-11-200350
Mansfield Place
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16.7 mi2025-07-240181
Holbrook Healthcare Center
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18.0 mi2025-07-290214
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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01