The Lodge at Mills River
5593 Old Haywood Road · Mills River, NC · 28759 · 8286844857
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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No harm found · B June 3, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 26, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345253 · certified since December 19, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.