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 has been a family-owned home in Waynesville, North Carolina, since 1963. They offer help with daily living, memory support, and short stays, and they were even voted the best in the area back in 2022.
With seventy-two beds, this community is a medium-sized option for North Carolina families. Because it has a high “walk score,” residents who can move around easily find it simple to run errands or grab essentials nearby.
For health and wellness, the staff provides nursing and rehab services right on-site. This means residents don’t need to travel elsewhere for physical therapy, X-rays, or lab tests, keeping their medical care convenient. They also offer short-term stays so family caregivers can take a well-deserved break while knowing their loved ones are safe.
Residents enjoy three healthy, dietitian-approved meals every day, plus snacks. When they need to go out for appointments, the center provides transportation, but they also have a barbershop and beauty salon inside the building for personal care.
State officials regularly check in on adult care homes like this one to ensure everything is running safely. While these inspections often focus on details like medication, staff training, fire safety, and general building upkeep, the record shows a steady, reliable community. After sixty years of service, Haywood Lodge remains a solid, walkable choice in Waynesville.
72-bed community Rank #176 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 387 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 536 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Transportation
Meals
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
35 deficiencies
10 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (at NC avg) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (at NC avg) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% 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.
| 3.5 | 2.2 | This facility has 59% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.5 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 59% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 21 | This facility has had 52% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (10 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 52% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 9 | 19 | This facility has 53% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (9 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 53% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 90% | 90% | This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the North Carolina average (90 vs. NC avg 90).— At avg |
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center | AL MC RC | Waynesville | 72
Facility
72
NC AVG
72
Rank
#176 / 387 | No |
73
Facility
73
NC AVG
36
Rank
#21 / 536 | - | 92.50/200
Facility
92.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#247 / 321 | 10 | 90%
Facility
90%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#255 / 333 | - | |
| Given Estates | AL NH RC SNF | Asheville (Stockwood) | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#183 / 387 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
36
Rank
#322 / 536 | 78.1% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Friends Homes | AL NH IL MC SNF | Greensboro (Guilford College) | 69
Facility
69
NC AVG
72
Rank
#192 / 387 | No |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
36
Rank
#261 / 536 | 95.1% | - | - | - | - | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | AL IL MC NH | Colfax | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
36
Rank
#476 / 536 | 90.3% | - | - | - | - | Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas |
| Carolina Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Hendersonville | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
NC AVG
36
Rank
#3 / 536 | 79.8% | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 8 | 88%
Facility
88%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#65 / 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.
Has Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center had any deficiencies?
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center has had 35 reported deficiencies since 2016 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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.
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