The Lodge at Mills River
5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759
The Lodge at Mills River is a nursing home in Mills River, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (828) 684-4857
- Last standard health inspection
- September 16, 2026 (1 month ago)
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day, on average
- 46
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Beystone Health and Rehabilitation Co
- Chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (1 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.4 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 14, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0700. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 1, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.
Citation K0352. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ARDENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CO5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2005
- HENDERSON-BEYSTONE HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2015
Questions
When was The Lodge at Mills River last inspected?
CMS lists September 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Lodge at Mills River have?
CMS lists 1 health citation since June 3, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Lodge at Mills River been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Lodge at Mills River?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is The Lodge at Mills River a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.