Brunswick Health Care Center
721 West Harrison St, Brunswick, MO 65236 · (660) 548-3182
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Brunswick Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $15,143 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 6, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 6, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.July 31, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 15, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.April 15, 2025 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.April 15, 2025 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.November 6, 2024 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.November 6, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.September 10, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 21, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 18, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.April 18, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 18, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 14, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,143April 15, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 5 daysStarting July 18, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.77 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.13 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 75% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 25.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center Marceline · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Chariton Park Health Care Center Salisbury · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Ashley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Boonville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lakeview Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Boonville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Riverdell Care Center Boonville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Brunswick Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.