F

BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER

721 WEST HARRISON ST, BRUNSWICK, MO 65236
Score: 17 / 100

Brunswick Health Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 17/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Brunswick facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Brunswick Health Care Center, with 3.36 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Brunswick Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.34 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.20 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
Jul 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 5 Minor 🟠 48 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0741 Severity E
    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Apr 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0678 Severity E
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    Nov 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 34.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,901

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 17 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
34