Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
1478 River Road, Winnabow, NC 28479 · (910) 371-9894
For profit - Limited Liability company · 175 certified beds
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 6 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 9 times in the last three years, $70,913 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 4, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 4, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 4, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 4, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 4, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 20, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 25, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.July 25, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,938February 20, 2024
- Fine of $4,938February 12, 2024
- Fine of $14,814January 22, 2024
- Fine of $4,938January 8, 2024
- Fine of $4,587January 2, 2024
- Fine of $13,762December 11, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 6, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 30, 2023
- Fine of $13,762October 10, 2023
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 | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.26 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.24 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 74.7% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 175 |
| Average residents per day | 129.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brunswick Health & Rehab Center Ash · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bolivia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Bolivia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Care of Shallotte Shallotte · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor Southport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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