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The Autumn Place is a 40-bed senior living community at 311 S. East Avenue in Columbus, Kansas. Managed by Autumn Place of Columbus LLC and administered by Carrie Homer, the facility serves Cherokee County with a range of care levels, including independent living apartments, residential care, assisted living, and a specialized memory care unit.
The community operates under a state-licensed model that facilitates personalized assistance for residents who require help with daily tasks but do not need 24-hour skilled nursing. For eligible residents, the facility accepts the Kansas Medicaid Frail Elderly (FE) Waiver, providing a supportive alternative to traditional nursing home care. While the facility does not participate in the federal CMS star rating system, current 2026 filings show it maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its latest compliance surveys. Occupancy currently stands at 33%, with 13 of 40 beds occupied, reflecting a smaller, intimate residential setting in a rural county.
Support is provided 24/7 by a team of certified staff who assist with medication management, bathing, dressing, and mobility. The clinical model emphasizes individualized care, with staff selection and in-service training fundamental to the facility’s mission of enhancing quality of life. Memory care residents are housed in a dedicated unit designed with a resident-centered open environment to promote safety and structured activity for those with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. In addition to daily living support, the facility coordinates with external healthcare partners to ensure residents have access to necessary medical evaluations and therapeutic services.
The campus features one-level living with floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom independent apartments and private assisted living suites. All-inclusive monthly services cover homemade meals prepared daily, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry. Shared spaces include communal dining rooms, social lounges, and secure outdoor areas for residents to enjoy the grounds. Residents also benefit from a diverse social calendar aimed at cultural and physical engagement, as well as scheduled transportation for medical appointments and community shopping.
Those seeking a mission-rooted care setting in southeast Kansas that offers a full continuum of support from independent living to memory care may find this community appropriate. Individuals evaluating the home should contact the administrator directly to discuss current staffing disclosures and schedule an in-person tour to assess the 2026 quality performance and residential-style apartments firsthand.
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%The Autumn Place is administrated by Carrie Homer.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 30 | 100 | This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (30 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 70% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 2.7 | 9.1 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (2.7 vs. KS avg 9.1).↓ 70% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 16, 2024, found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previous issues were corrected. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related mainly to documentation of incidents, failure to report an allegation of abuse promptly, and emergency preparedness training. Prior reports also noted issues with medication regimen reviews, infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and coordination of health care services. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one substantiated case involving failure to report an abuse allegation and incomplete resident documentation. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies, showing improvement in recent inspections.
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The Autumn Place is located in COLUMBUS, Kansas.
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The legal owner and operator of The Autumn Place is Autumn Place Of Columbus Llc.
The Autumn Place has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Autumn Place's occupancy is 33%.
Carrie Homer is the administrator of The Autumn Place.
The Autumn Place has 40 beds.
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The Autumn Place is located at 311 S. EAST AVENUE.
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