Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Winnabow, NC
Contact & location
1478 River RoadWinnabow, NC 28479
Brunswick County
- Phone
- (910) 371-9894
- ZIP code
- 28479 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 175
- Residents per day
- 129.6 (74% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Brunswick Cove Living Center, LLC
- Medicare certified since
- May 10, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.26 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.55 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.24 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.47 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.79 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 74.7 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.9 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 14 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-27 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-27 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-27 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-27 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-27 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-27 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-01 |
| 2023-05-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-06 |
| 2023-05-25 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-06 |
| 2023-05-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-06 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-06 |
| 2023-05-25 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
9 penalties in the last three years, including $70,913 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,814 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $13,762 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $13,762 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell, Hugh (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Miller, Zachary (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Campbell, Hugh (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Zachary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Brunswick Cove Nursing Center?
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does Brunswick Cove Nursing Center have?
It has 175 certified beds and cares for about 130 residents per day.
Has Brunswick Cove Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 9 penalties totaling $70,913 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Brunswick Cove Nursing Center?
(910) 371-9894. The facility is located at 1478 River Road, Winnabow, NC 28479.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.