Brunswick Cove Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Winnabow, NC

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number345318

Contact & location

1478 River Road
Winnabow, NC 28479
Brunswick County
Phone
(910) 371-9894
ZIP code
28479 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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.

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-20Fine$4,938
2024-02-12Fine$4,938
2024-01-22Fine$14,814
2024-01-08Fine$4,938
2024-01-02Fine$4,587
2023-12-11Fine$13,762
2023-11-06Fine$4,587
2023-10-30Fine$4,587
2023-10-10Fine$13,762

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
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.