The Lodge At Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC, 28759
The Lodge At Mills River Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
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
- 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.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
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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