The Landings of Mills River
The Landings of Mills River sits at 4143 Haywood Road in Mills River, North Carolina, in the mountains southwest of Asheville. It offers assisted living and memory care. The location is rural, and the Walk Score of 17 confirms what the address suggests. Errands require a car here, and so does most everything else.
Licensed capacity is 65 beds; twenty residents live there now, which puts occupancy at 31 percent. That is a lightly populated building. Space is available, and the resident group is small enough that recognition between staff and residents comes easily.
Nursing services are provided, and staffing runs 24 hours. The community also operates a Secured Living program for residents with dementia who need a protected setting. That program runs alongside general assisted living rather than in place of it.
Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are all covered by the community. Transportation carries real weight given how far the location sits from most services. Dining is restaurant-style. Residents also have a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area suited to the mountain surroundings.
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys adult care homes without advance notice. At this community, inspection themes have gathered around medication management, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep. Medicaid is accepted, which shapes the financial picture for families working within limits or planning to spend down.
The Landings of Mills River is a 65-bed assisted living and memory care community running at low occupancy in a rural mountain setting, with round-the-clock staffing, a secured dementia program, and Medicaid acceptance.
About this community
Occupancy
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.
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 2018 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (63% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (29% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 12 | 46 | This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (12 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 74% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 11 | 21 | This facility has had 48% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (11 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 48% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 7 | 19 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 64% | 90% | This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (64% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 26% better |
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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.
| 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 | 82.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | 87.5% | - | - | - | - | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
| The Landings of Mills River | AL MC | Mills River | 65
Facility
65
NC AVG
72
Rank
#207 / 387 | No |
17
Facility
17
NC AVG
36
Rank
#403 / 536 | 30.8% | 102.00/200
Facility
102.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#96 / 321 | 11 | 64%
Facility
64%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#57 / 333 | - | |
| 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 | 92.5% | - | - | - | - | 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 | 15 | 67%
Facility
67%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#65 / 333 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Landings of Mills River
Is The Landings of Mills River in a walkable area?
The Landings of Mills River has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Landings of Mills River?
According to NC state health department records, The Landings of Mills River's license number is HAL-045-127.
What is the occupancy rate at The Landings of Mills River?
The Landings of Mills River's occupancy is 31%.
Are pets allowed at The Landings of Mills River?
No, The Landings of Mills River has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Landings of Mills River have?
The Landings of Mills River has 65 beds.
Has The Landings of Mills River had any deficiencies?
The Landings of Mills River has had 12 reported deficiencies since 2018 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of The Landings of Mills River?
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