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The Lodge at Mills River

5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759
Score: 88 / 100

Among nursing homes in North Carolina, The Lodge At Mills River stands out with an A grade and a score of 88 out of 100. It ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at The Lodge At Mills River is near the national average, with 3.56 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 6 deficiencies at The Lodge At Mills River, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.87 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.94 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Jun 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 4 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Nov 30, 2022 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Nov 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Nov 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 88 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1