Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Waynesville, NC
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Waynesville, 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 #177 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 388 homes in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 573 homes in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Voted Best of Haywood 2022
StatusActive
CountyHaywood
License NumberHAL-044-009
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
In-House Physical Therapy
Transportation Services
Three Dietician-Approved Meals A Day And Snacks
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Respite Care, Physical Therapy Services, Barbershop and Beauty Shop, In-house Lab and X-ray Services
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, deficiency, 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at NC avg) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (27% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (4% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (at NC avg) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (27% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (4% below)
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 assisted living residence (35 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 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 assisted living residence (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 inspections conducted at this facility.
| 22 | 21 | This facility has had 5% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (22 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 5% more |
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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 assisted living residence (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, cited eight deficiencies related to physical plant issues including fire safety, housekeeping, and ventilation.
- A May 2, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to provide proper referral and follow-up care for residents with prolapse, posing substantial risk of serious physical harm.
- The April 23, 2025 annual inspection found three deficiencies involving medication aide training and medication administration errors for one resident.
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center | AL MC RC | Waynesville | 72
Facility
72
NC AVG
72
Rank
#177 / 388 | No |
73
Facility
73
NC AVG
33
Rank
#21 / 573 | - | 92.50/200
Facility
92.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#247 / 321 | 22 | 81.8%
Facility
81.8%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#194 / 333 | - | |
| Given Estates | AL NH RC SNF | Asheville (Stockwood) | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#184 / 388 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
33
Rank
#322 / 573 | 82.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Friends Homes | AL NH IL MC SNF | Greensboro (Guilford College) | 69
Facility
69
NC AVG
72
Rank
#193 / 388 | No |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
33
Rank
#261 / 573 | 87.5% | - | - | - | - | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | AL IL MC NH | Colfax | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
33
Rank
#477 / 573 | 92.5% | - | - | - | - | Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas |
| Carolina Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Hendersonville | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
NC AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 573 | 79.8% | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 15 | 60%
Facility
60%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#47 / 333 | - |
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.
Are pets allowed at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center?
No, Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.
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, 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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