Winnabow, NC

Brunswick Cove Nursing Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $107,024 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1478 River Road, Winnabow, NC

(910) 371-9894

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

175

Certified beds

Average residents

122

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-05-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.55

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.95

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.71

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.90

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.8
0.1 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
1.8
0.9 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.9%
91.5%
5.4 pts better
93.4%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
94.1%
3.5 pts better
95.5%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.7%
3.6%
3.1 pts worse
3.3%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.8%
4.8%
6 pts worse
11.4%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.5%
7.2%
5.3 pts worse
5.4%
7.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.0%
21.6%
2.4 pts worse
19.6%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.0%
15.0%
9 pts worse
16.7%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 37.5%
21.5%
16 pts worse
16.3%
21.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.0%
16.8%
8.2 pts worse
14.9%
10.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
0.9%
0.3 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
2.6%
0.1 pts worse
1.7%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.7%
21.2%
1.5 pts worse
19.8%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
6.0%
0.8 pts better
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.6%
79.9%
3.7 pts better
81.7%
1.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.1%
13.2%
2.9 pts worse
12.0%
4.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.6%
1.5%
1.1 pts worse
1.6%
1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.1%
78.1%
4 pts better
79.7%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.3%
22.9%
4.6 pts better
23.9%
5.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2024-07-25

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-25 · Fire 2023-05-25

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-25 · Fire 2022-02-10

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-08-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-05-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-06

B · Minimal harm 2023-05-25

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2023-06-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,938 2024-02-20

Fine

Fine · fine $4,938

Fine

$4,938 2024-02-12

Fine

Fine · fine $4,938

Fine

$14,814 2024-01-22

Fine

Fine · fine $14,814

Fine

$4,938 2024-01-08

Fine

Fine · fine $4,938

Fine

$4,587 2024-01-02

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-12-11

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$4,587 2023-11-06

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-10-30

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-10-10

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$4,008 2023-05-25

Fine

Fine · fine $4,008

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-23

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-15

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-08

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-04-17

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$4,580 2023-03-20

Fine

Fine · fine $4,580

Fine

Ownership

Campbell, Hugh

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 3 facilities 2007-07-01
Miller, Zachary

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 3 facilities 2007-07-01
Campbell, Hugh

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2007-07-01
Miller, Zachary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2007-07-01

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