The Lodge At Mills River

The Lodge At Mills River

Mills River, North Carolina

Address

5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC, 28759

Phone

+1 828-684-4857

8.5 /10

The Lodge At Mills River Quality & Safety Report

Excellent

Inspections: 5★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

1 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
1 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
2.82 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.69 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.82 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.87 hrs
Physical therapy
0.13 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for The Lodge At Mills River 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
50 certified beds · ~45 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

The Lodge At Mills River is a for-profit, 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mills River, North Carolina. While the facility maintains an overall 5-star rating from CMS with 5-star scores in health inspections and quality measures, its staffing levels are rated at 2 out of 5 stars. The center operates as a limited liability company providing long-term care and rehabilitation services.

Location

5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC, 28759, Mills River, NC

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for The Lodge At Mills River?
The Lodge At Mills River has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How did The Lodge At Mills River score on health inspections?
The Lodge At Mills River received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for The Lodge At Mills River?
The Lodge At Mills River has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does The Lodge At Mills River have?
The Lodge At Mills River has 50 certified beds.
Does The Lodge At Mills River accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, The Lodge At Mills River accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is The Lodge At Mills River located?
The Lodge At Mills River is located at 5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC, 28759, Mills River, North Carolina.
How can I contact The Lodge At Mills River?
You can reach The Lodge At Mills River by phone at +1 828-684-4857.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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