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HomeNorth CarolinaBrunswick Cove Nursing Center

Brunswick Cove Nursing Center

1478 River Road, Winnabow, NC 284799103719894WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(55 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
175
certified
9 fine(s) totaling $70,913

How Brunswick Cove Nursing Center Compares in North Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
NC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NC average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
NC average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staff turnover
74.7%
NC average
49.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Staff turnover is 74.7%, higher than the North Carolina average of 49.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 25, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
North Carolina median
Private Room
$9,125/mo
North Carolina median
Brunswick County 65+
45,749
32.7% of county
County Population
139,721
Brunswick County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Brunswick Cove Nursing Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Winnabow, North Carolina with 175 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
175
Avg Residents/Day
129.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 10, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Brunswick
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
34.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Minimal Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$70,913
Number of Fines
9
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
9

Penalty History

FineJan 2, 2024
$4,587
FineNov 6, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 30, 2023
$4,587
FineFeb 20, 2024
$4,938
FineFeb 12, 2024
$4,938
FineJan 8, 2024
$4,938
FineDec 11, 2023
$13,762
FineOct 10, 2023
$13,762
FineJan 22, 2024
$14,814

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
74.7%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CAMPBELL, HUGH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 1, 2007
MILLER, ZACHARY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 1, 2007
CAMPBELL, HUGHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2007
MILLER, ZACHARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2007

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Brunswick Cove Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All North Carolina facilities
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Winnabow, NCCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $70,913
Peak Resources-Wilmington, Inc
Wilmington, NC3.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $56,124
August Healthcare at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC3.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $27,378
Azalea Health & Rehab Center
Wilmington, NC3.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,470
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, NC4.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Trinity Grove
Wilmington, NC6.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $102,910
Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove
Wilmington, NC6.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $141,604
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Winnabow, NC · Current facility
—1/53/51/5$70,913
Peak Resources-Wilmington, Inc
Wilmington, NC
3.3 mi1/51/53/5$56,124
August Healthcare at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
3.3 mi2/53/51/5$27,378
Azalea Health & Rehab Center
Wilmington, NC
3.9 mi2/52/53/5$24,470
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, NC
4.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Trinity Grove
Wilmington, NC
6.3 mi3/52/55/5$102,910
Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove
Wilmington, NC
6.5 mi1/51/53/5$141,604

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brunswick Cove Nursing Center?▾
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Brunswick Cove Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in North Carolina is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,125/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Brunswick Cove Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Brunswick Cove Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 9 fine(s) totaling $70,913.
What are the staffing levels at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center?▾
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 74.7%.
How many beds does Brunswick Cove Nursing Center have?▾
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has 175 certified beds with an average of 129.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Brunswick Cove Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Carolina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Brunswick Cove Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 55 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.