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The Lodge At Mills River
5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759 · Henderson County · (828) 684-4857
Fewer inspection deficiencies (1) than 76% of nursing homes in North Carolina. Rated #1 of 419 nursing homes in North Carolina by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.9 — above the North Carolina average of 3.85.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 44.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.89 (North Carolina average: 3.85) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.88 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.22 |
| Staff turnover | 56% |
| RN turnover | 50% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 1 (North Carolina average: 4.7) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 0 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.