The Lodge at Mills River
Nursing Home · Mills River, NC
Contact & location
5593 Old Haywood RoadMills River, NC 28759
Henderson County
- Phone
- (828) 684-4857
- ZIP code
- 28759 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 44.7 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Beystone Health and Rehabilitation Co
- Chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (18 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 19, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.89 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.88 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.22 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.33 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.6 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 3, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 6 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2022-12-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-09-15 |
| 2022-12-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-26 |
| 2022-12-01 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-26 |
| 2022-12-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-26 |
| 2022-12-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-26 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ardent Health and Rehabilitation Co (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Henderson-Beystone Healthcare Properties, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Sprenger, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sprenger, Andrew (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Lodge at Mills River?
The Lodge at Mills River has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does The Lodge at Mills River have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has The Lodge at Mills River been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns The Lodge at Mills River?
It is part of Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of The Lodge at Mills River?
(828) 684-4857. The facility is located at 5593 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.