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HomeNorth CarolinaThe Lodge at Mills River

The Lodge at Mills River

5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 287598286844857
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
50
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 45.2 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Jun 3, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.56 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 51.9% (high)

• Part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain (17 facilities)

The Lodge at Mills River is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mills River, North Carolina with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to North Carolina facilities.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
45.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 19, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Henderson
Last Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
0.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.87 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.56 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.9%
RN Turnover
63.6%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ARDENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CO5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2005
HENDERSON-BEYSTONE HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
SPRENGER, ANDREWW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 7, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Lodge at Mills River?▾
The Lodge at Mills River has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has The Lodge at Mills River had any health inspection violations?▾
The Lodge at Mills River had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 3, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at The Lodge at Mills River?▾
The Lodge at Mills River provides 3.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 1.87 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.9%.
How many beds does The Lodge at Mills River have?▾
The Lodge at Mills River has 50 certified beds with an average of 45.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain.

Part of Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation

This chain operates 17 facilities. View all →