The Lodge At Mills River
Mills River, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345253) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 684-4857 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Lodge At Mills River holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Lodge At Mills River reports 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
The Lodge At Mills River has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Lodge At Mills River is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Mills River, Henderson County, North Carolina. It is certified for 50 beds and reports an average of 44.7 residents per day. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since December 19, 1986. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Lodge At Mills River holds an overall star rating of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
The facility is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Lodge At Mills River has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 55.6% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 44.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 19, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8286844857 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8286844857 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345253?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.