The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Winnabow, NC · Medicare-certified · 175 beds
In good standing
For-profit
2 of 5 overall
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is low at 1 out of 5 stars, while health inspections are 3 stars and quality measures are 2 stars; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 82%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
23.3%19.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.8%3.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%1.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
14.1%9.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.7%25.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—39.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.3%17.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18%30.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
8%6.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79%95.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 11 fines · $79,508 in total fines.
- $4,938
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2024
- $4,938
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
- $14,814
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
- $4,938
Federal fine
Jan 8, 2024
- $4,587
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2024
- $13,762
Federal fine
Dec 11, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 127.1 residents on an average day (73% of 175 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.