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Autumn Care Of Cornelius

Autumn Care Of Cornelius is a nursing home community in Cornelius, NC.

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegantly designed living room featuring comfortable seating, decorative elements, and abundant natural light.
  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained residential building under a clear blue sky.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring elegant furniture, vibrant flowers, and a warm fireplace.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative plants.
  • Bedroom

    A spacious, well-lit hospital room featuring a bed, chair, and natural light from the window.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining area featuring elegant furniture and a warm atmosphere.
  • Lighting

    A modern reception area featuring a curved wooden counter and ample lighting.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym space designed for fitness and rehabilitation.

19530 Mount Zion Parkway, Cornelius, NC 28031

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 129 reviews
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Overall Review of Autumn Care Of Cornelius

common 45 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, respectful, and responsive.

A large share of reviews emphasize that staff members treat residents with dignity and respond when help is needed. Many reviewers mention nurses, CNAs, therapists, and office/front-desk staff as supportive and attentive to daily needs. Some reviews also call out communication and follow-through as a reason they felt confident during rehab. A minority of reviews describe the opposite experience, including long waits for help and concerns about attention on certain shifts or units.

common 40 reviews mention this

Therapy helps residents regain mobility

Reviews consistently highlight physical and occupational therapy as a key part of recovery.

Many residents describe PT/OT as effective, with therapists working with them on walking, standing, transfers, and day-to-day independence. Several reviews mention improvement during a short stay and preparation for discharge, including returning home safely. A few reviews note therapy as a major positive even when there were other complaints about food or other logistics. The overall pattern is that rehab progress is one of the most repeat-mentioned outcomes.

common 28 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and condition are praised

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean, well kept, and in good physical condition.

Residents and families often point to cleanliness as a standout, describing the facility as immaculate, spotless, and well maintained. Several reviews also mention the physical plant and atmosphere as excellent, including rooms and common areas. While most comments are positive, a small number of reviews raise cleanliness concerns, such as dirty floors or other housekeeping lapses. Taken together, cleanliness is a recurring theme that generally lands as a strength but has some exceptions.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food reviews run from generally positive to repeatedly critical.

Some reviewers describe the food as good, while others say it could improve. There are also complaints about meals being cold, not meeting expectations, or not following the expected menu, with one reviewer specifically calling out cold food. At the same time, the dining side is not entirely negative—several reviews mention food as acceptable or even enjoyable. Because the feedback is inconsistent, food seems to be an area to verify.

  • A cozy dining area featuring elegant furniture and a warm atmosphere.
differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Higher-acuity care shows up in reviews

Residents describe care support for needs like tube feeding, oxygen, trach, and wound care.

A smaller group of reviews mentions more complex care situations, including help with tube feeding and oxygen management, wound care, and respiratory needs tied to trach. These comments align with what the community provides on the care-services side, including medication management, diabetes and special-diet support, and assistance with meal preparation and service. A few reviewers also describe improvements connected to these care efforts, like getting back to mobility or managing specific health challenges. This theme appears less frequently than general rehab and staff praise, but it stands out when it comes up.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Occasional staffing and wait concerns

Some reviews report understaffing, slow call response, or difficulty getting help quickly.

While many reviews praise responsiveness, several more critical reviews describe slow response times when call buttons are pressed and delayed assistance with bathroom needs. Other accounts mention understaffing—especially at night—and that residents can experience lengthy waits for help. A couple of reviews also raise issues that appear tied to workflow or coverage, such as missed or delayed items and concerns about emergency readiness. If you’re weighing this community, these reviews suggest it’s worth asking how they handle staffing during busier periods and after-hours.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 102 resident community capacity 102 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charlotte Douglas International (19 miles away) Charlotte Douglas International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Barrel And Fork (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.2 miles)
  • D9 Brewing Company (1.4 miles)
  • Kindred Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Milkbread (1.5 miles)
  • The Harp And Crown Pub And Kitchen (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Consonance Health (1 miles)
  • Davidson Family Medicine (1.4 miles)
  • Davidson Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Center For Advanced Medicine & Clinical Research (1.8 miles)
  • Growing Up Pediatrics (1.9 miles)
  • Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center (2 miles)
  • Spectrum Laboratory Lakeside Family Physicians (2 miles)

Parks

  • Glen Oak Green Park (1.1 miles)
  • Blythe Landing Park (4.3 miles)
  • Richard Barry Park (6.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cove Church (3.6 miles)
  • Liberty Baptist Church (4.9 miles)
  • St Therese Catholic Church (6.7 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (7.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Urban Grind Roasters - Artisan Coffee (7.5 miles)
  • Clutch Coffee Bar (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AmStar 14 - Mooresville Theatre (7.4 miles)

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