Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (40% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Elkins, West Virginia, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term living, including memory care programming. The community is operated by Nellas Opco Holdco LLC and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
The facility holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — 55.6% below the West Virginia average — driven largely by its Health Inspection score, which is 59% below state benchmarks. The March 2025 annual survey cited 13 deficiencies, with one substantiated complaint covering abuse, neglect, medication errors, and inadequate staffing. Follow-up surveys in April, May, and June 2025 found zero deficiencies, suggesting active corrective work. No fines or Immediate Jeopardy findings appear in the available reports.
Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day — 15.6% below the West Virginia average — ranking the facility 24th of 46 skilled nursing homes in the state. The facility’s occupancy rate is 35% (21 of 60 beds), well below the state average of 89.9%, indicating current availability across the community.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare serves long-term and post-acute residents in Randolph County, with memory care and rehabilitation capacity available for those requiring either track. Families should review the facility’s recent abuse- and staffing-related inspection findings before making a placement decision.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare is legally operated by Warrior Leasing Co., LLC ., and administered by Sherry Foltz.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 1356 | 249 | This facility has 445% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia nursing home (1356 vs. WV avg 249).↑ 445% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 9 | 17 | This facility has had 47% fewer total inspections than the West Virginia average (9 vs. WV avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 47% fewer |
State average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average 43.1
State average 9.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 32 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.8
State average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,856 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 11 | 50 | 17,300 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 12 | 25 | 6,509 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3,951 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,422 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 538 | 59 | 64% | 9.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 247 | 62 | 67% | 3.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 219 | 65 | 71% | 3.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 210 | 59 | 64% | 3.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 210 | 60 | 65% | 3.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 22 | 24% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 4% | 9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 15% | 1.2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare from 2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (40% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Elkins's city center to Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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5.3
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10
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$14.1M
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#20 / 41 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WV AVG
$3.9M
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#19 / 41 | 277.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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277.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WV AVG
30.3%
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| Serra Village | NH AL IL SNF | Weirton (Chestnut Hill) | 137
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137
WV AVG
80
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#5 / 76 |
93.1%
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93.1%
WV AVG
78.5
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#16 / 64 | +19% | 4.72
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4.72
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3.62
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$52.9k
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#1 / 43 | 47
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47
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43.1
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11.8
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9.3
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#31 / 43 | 1 | 128 | - |
31
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31
WV AVG
37
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#49 / 89 | Weirton Geriatric Center Esop | $20.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$20.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
$14.1M
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#8 / 41 | $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
$3.9M
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#1 / 41 | 62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
30.3%
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#4 / 41 | 515037 | ||||
| Valley Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | South Charleston (Rock Lake Village) | 119
Facility
119
WV AVG
80
Rank
#16 / 76 | - | - | 2.94
Facility
2.94
WV AVG
3.62
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#32 / 41 | -11% | -19% | $0
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$0
WV AVG
$52.9k
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#1 / 43 | 58
Facility
58
WV AVG
43.1
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#32 / 43 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
WV AVG
9.3
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#7 / 43 | - | 122 | - |
5
Facility
5
WV AVG
37
Rank
#82 / 89 | 1539 Country Club Road Operations, LLC | $19.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$19.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WV AVG
$14.1M
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#4 / 41 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WV AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#8 / 41 | 37.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
37.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WV AVG
30.3%
Rank
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| Fairhaven Opco | NH AL HOS RESC SNF | Huntington (Central City) | 41
Facility
41
WV AVG
80
Rank
#67 / 76 | - | - | 3.92
Facility
3.92
WV AVG
3.62
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#11 / 41 | +41% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
WV AVG
$52.9k
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#1 / 43 | 28
Facility
28
WV AVG
43.1
Rank
#8 / 43 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
WV AVG
9.3
Rank
#23 / 43 | - | 8 | - |
63
Facility
63
WV AVG
37
Rank
#17 / 89 | Mph Trust | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#37 / 41 | $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#35 / 41 | 44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
30.3%
Rank
#16 / 41 | 515021 | ||||
| Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare | NH SNF | Elkins | 60
Facility
60
WV AVG
80
Rank
#48 / 76 |
35.0%
Facility
35.0%
WV AVG
78.5
Rank
#61 / 64 | -55% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
WV AVG
3.62
Rank
#24 / 41 | +78% | -8% | $59.8k
Facility
$59.8k
WV AVG
$52.9k
Rank
#37 / 43 | 32
Facility
32
WV AVG
43.1
Rank
#14 / 43 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
WV AVG
9.3
Rank
#14 / 43 | 2 | 21 | - |
77
Facility
77
WV AVG
37
Rank
#3 / 89 | Nellas Opco Holdco LLC | $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#30 / 41 | $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#26 / 41 | 19.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
19.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WV AVG
30.3%
Rank
#15 / 41 | 515196 |
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare is legally operated by Warrior Leasing Co., LLC ., and administered by Sherry Foltz.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to WV state health department records, Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare's license number is 51.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare's occupancy is 35%.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare has a no-pet policy.
Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in WV.
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