Nursing homes in Mills River, NC
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Mills River, part of the Henderson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Mills River, North Carolina, currently have access to one nursing home serving the 28759 ZIP code area. According to official CMS Care Compare data, Henderson County’s long-term care landscape features a strong performance record. The Lodge at Mills River, operated by SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION, currently holds a perfect 5-star overall rating, contributing to a city-wide average of 5 out of 5 stars for local skilled nursing facilities.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Mills River
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Mills River
- All homes in Mills River score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Mills River reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Mills River
| The Lodge at Mills River SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.