Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
Nursing Home · North Carolina, NC
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
Nursing Home · North Carolina, NC
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Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center is an assisted living and retirement community located in Waynesville, NC. It offers a variety of care and service options, including short-term respite care and in-house physical therapy. The facility is family-owned and has been serving the community since 1963.
72-bed community Rank #191 / 390Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 390 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #21 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 572 homes in North Carolina. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
AwardsVoted Best of Haywood 2022
StatusActive
CountyHaywood
License NumberHAL-044-009
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
In-House Physical Therapy
Transportation Services
Three Dietician-Approved Meals A Day And Snacks
Barbershop And Beauty Shop
In-House Lab And X-Ray Services
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Respite Care, Physical Therapy Services
Food DescriptionThree dietician-approved meals a day and snacks are provided.
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Since 2016 · 10 years of data
35 deficiencies
22 inspections
0 penalties
19 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total inspections (5% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at NC avg) 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (24% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (27% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (4% below)
• Total inspections (5% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at NC avg) 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (24% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (27% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (4% below)
Latest Inspection
June 4, 2025
Other
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 35 | 46 | This facility has 24% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (35 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 24% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 3.5 | 4.6 | This facility has 24% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina nursing home (3.5 vs. NC avg 4.6).↓ 24% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 2.2 | This facility has 27% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina nursing home (1.6 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 27% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 22 | 21 | This facility has 5% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina nursing home (22 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 5% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 19 | 19 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the North Carolina average (19 vs. NC avg 19).— At avg |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 86% | 90% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina nursing home (86% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 4% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 4, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to physical plant conditions, including unsafe outside premises, fire safety system issues, inadequate hot water temperature, and ventilation problems. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care, medication management, and safety, with substantiated complaints about neglect and inadequate medical follow-up. Inspectors cited issues such as failure to provide proper referral and follow-up care for residents with prolapse, medication aides lacking required training, and staff employed despite positive drug tests without prescriptions. Complaint investigations included substantiated findings of serious neglect related to a broken wheelchair and unaddressed pain, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with both care and physical plant maintenance, with no clear trend of overall improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
Is Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center?
According to NC state health department records, Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center's license number is HAL-044-009.
What is the overall rating for Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center?
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center have?
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center has 72 beds.
Are there photos of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center?
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center is located at 251 Shelton Street Waynesville, NC 28786.
What is the phone number of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center?
(828) 456-8365 will put you in contact with the team at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center.
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