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 Living Center
Registered name: Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Winnabow, NC · Medicare-certified · 175 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Brunswick Cove Living Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a 1-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2643 hrs/resident/day
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 4.2643.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.56
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.24
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 75%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
24.4%22.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%3.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.4%0.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.9%11%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.7%15.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.9%20.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.4%22%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.3%7.2%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
96.4%99.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79%98.1%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
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- 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: 9 fines · $70,913 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
- 129.6 residents on an average day (74% 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.