Total staff
96
Employees
64
Contractors
32
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Wilmington, NC
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Wilmington, NC
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall accepts Medicare and private pay.
Overview of Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall is a luxury retirement home in Wilmington. With an emphasis on memory care living, the premier home provides a comfortable environment for assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing residents. The upscale home offers a professional care staff that ensures that residents can create memorable moments through the elevated lifestyle and experiences provided in the community. A home that encourages, empowers, and elevates the lifestyles of its seniors for an enhanced aging experience.
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall has designed residential living to help fulfill a sense of independence and individuality for each resident. Community accommodations offer all-inclusive services, including spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, assisted living for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and transportation services.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 30th out of 90 homes in North Carolina. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 30th out of 90 homes in North Carolina. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 22m per day
Rank #30 / 90Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 90 homes in North Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the North Carolina average, with a ranking across 90 North Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs North Carolina avg
+10%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 2m per day |
Types of Care at Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.5%
Rank #52 / 264Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 264 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 264. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
15 days
Occupancy rate
89.5%
Rank #52 / 264Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 264 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 264. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
15 days
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #395 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 395th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Does not accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Memory Support
Grand Lobby And Living Areas
Library
Card Room
Billiard And Poker Room
Media And Multi-Purpose Room
Art Studio
Casual Dining
Bar/Pub
Fine Dining
Salt Water Pool And Hot Tub
Stationary Equipment Room
Classroom For Land Classes
Grand Courtyard With Putting Green
Bocce Ball
And Shuffle Board Courts
Numerous Walking Paths Around Campus
Starting Price$5,951 per month
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
3.56:1
98% better than North Carolina average
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
7.2 hours
10% worse than North Carolina average
Total staff hours (quarter)
16,596
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
23.3%
3,863 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 8
Physical Therapy Assistant: 7
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 5,779 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,436 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,275 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 949 | 71 | 77% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 892 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 859 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 827 | 73 | 79% | 4.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 563 | 66 | 72% | 5.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 488 | 74 | 80% | 5.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 486 | 63 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 58 | 63% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 56 | 61% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 81 | 27 | 29% | 3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 5 | 5% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 10 | 11% | 3.1 |
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
77%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
71%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
79%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
72%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
80%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
61%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
29%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
5%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
11%
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.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
22% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 79.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
39% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
27% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 78.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
27
Medicare
26
96.3% of residents
Private pay or other
1
3.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
89.5%
↓ 3.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.6M
↓ ~$321.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.2M
↑ ~$161.0K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-11.3%
↓ 1.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.0M
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.0M Rank #54 / 97Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 97 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the North Carolina 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
-$1.6M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #75 / 97Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 97 homes in North Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the North Carolina 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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #75 / 97Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 97 homes in North Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the North Carolina 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.6M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.16 miles to nearest hospital (Novant Health Nunnelee Pediatric Multispecialty Care - Autumn Hall)
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| Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wilmington (Windemere) | 108 | 89.5% | +17% | 4.36 | +14% | +10% | $0 | 6 | 3.0 | - | 28 | 18 | Wilmington Ah Senior Housing Jv Opco LLC | $14.0M | $5.2M | 37.5% | 345571 | ||||
| Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
N Nursing | Wilmington | 179 | 60.7% | -21% | 3.39 | -19% | -15% | $12.0k | 14 | 3.5 | 3 | 96 | 6 | Charles Long | $33.7M | $16.6M | 49.2% | 345160 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
What neighborhood is Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall in?
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall is in the Windemere neighborhood.
Is Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall in a walkable area?
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Is Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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