Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Inspection History

In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the West Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. WV average 2 Worse Metrics worse than West Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (34% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (34% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at West Virginia average:
• Total inspections (at WV avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection April 3, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 334249 This facility has 34% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia nursing home (334 vs. WV avg 249).↑ 34% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 19.614.6 This facility has 34% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia nursing home (19.6 vs. WV avg 14.6).↑ 34% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1717 This facility has total inspections in line with the West Virginia average (17 vs. WV avg 17).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The April 7, 2025 emergency preparedness inspection found the facility fully compliant with all Federal, State, and local requirements.
  • The March 6, 2025 annual inspection cited 14 deficiencies including quality of care, RN staffing gaps, infection control failures, food safety issues, and resident rights violations.
  • The March 6, 2025 complaint investigation found prior deficiencies corrected and substantial compliance with long-term care and licensure rules.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 8

West Virginia average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
80 Rank #46 / 48Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 48 homes in West Virginia for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the West Virginia State average, with a ranking across all 48 WV SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

West Virginia average 43.1

Citations per inspection
10 Rank #28 / 48Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 48 homes in West Virginia for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the West Virginia mean across 48 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

West Virginia average 9.25


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

56 of 80 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 80 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 80 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 0.8


Serious health citations
0
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 0.5

0 critical citations West Virginia average: 0.8

0 serious citations West Virginia average: 0.5

80 moderate citations West Virginia average: 41.5

0 minor citations West Virginia average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Oct 23, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 23, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 154
Employees 44
Contractors 110
Staff to resident ratio 2.00 : 1
35% more staff per resident than West Virginia average
West Virginia average ratio: 1.48 : 1 West Virginia average ratio: 1.48 : 1See full West Virginia ranking
Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 9.1 hours
8% better than West Virginia average
West Virginia average: 8.4 hours West Virginia average shift: 8.4 hoursSee full West Virginia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 30,888

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 7 total: 6 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 46 total: 1 full-time employee and 45 contractors. 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 80 total: 24 full-time employees and 56 contractors. 80
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

57.5%

17,764 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 56 Licensed Practical Nurse: 45 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant24568016,17292100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse145466,87892100%10.9
Registered Nurse6172,26292100%9.7
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,85592100%8
Physical Therapy Aide0227116571%5.9
RN Director of Nursing2026596065%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015486773%8.2
Administrator1014806065%8
Nurse Practitioner1014605863%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0222566267%3.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0222326368%3.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0112206065%3.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021541820%8.1
Qualified Social Worker011333%0.8
80 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
46 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 65%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 20%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.3
17% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.7
26% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average West Virginia avg: 3.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.6%
23% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.8%
41% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 21.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.5%
14% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
10% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
29% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.3%
69% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 2.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
21% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 78.6%
1180% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 6.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 44.3%
235% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 96.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.8%
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 97.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.82
105% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 1.86

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 5.84
204% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 1.92

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average West Virginia avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.4%
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 78.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.9%
11% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 79.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.3%
14% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 23.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 37.1%
199% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 12.4%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 41.7%
18% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

45% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 77
Medicare
8
10.4% of residents
Medicaid
61
79.2% of residents
Private pay or other
8
10.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.7M
Operating loss
-$408.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.7M Rank #36 / 46Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 46 homes in West Virginia for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the West Virginia SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$408.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #24 / 46Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 46 homes in West Virginia for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the West Virginia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.2M
48.2% of revenue Rank #12 / 46Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 46 homes in West Virginia for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the West Virginia average. Well-run West Virginia SNFs typically land around 43–58% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.0M
Total costs $11.2M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Nursing Home in West Virginia

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs is located in ELKINS, West Virginia.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

WV Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General West Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WV

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

West Virginia Lighthouse Program

WV Lighthouse

Age 60+
General West Virginia resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
WV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

West Virginia OAA Services

Age 60+
General WV resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~20,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

West Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WV resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WV

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

West Virginia LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WV resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

West Virginia Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WV resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

West Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WV resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WV

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Homestead Exemption for Seniors

West Virginia Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ or totally disabled
General WV resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

$20,000 assessed value exemption; saves ~$200-$400/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$200-$400/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

West Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General WV resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs

Who is the owner of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs?

The legal owner and operator of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs is 200 Whitman Avenue OPCO LLC.

Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs in a walkable area?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs?

According to WV state health department records, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs's license number is 17.

What is the occupancy rate at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs's occupancy is 92%.

Who is the administrator of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs?

Rose Holicker is the administrator of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs.

How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs have?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs has 84 beds.

What is the address of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs is located at 200 WHITMAN AVENUE.

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