Nursing homes › North Carolina › The Lodge at Mills River
5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759 · 8286844857 · 50 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation, a group operating 18 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 4.3/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $234,064 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (4.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.89 (North Carolina median: 3.53). RN hours: 0.88. Weekend total: 3.33. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
All-time on record: 6 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CO | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2005 |
| HENDERSON-BEYSTONE HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2015 |
| SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2005 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 345253. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.