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Brunswick Health & Rehab Center

9600 NO 5 School Road, Ash, NC 28420
Score: 12 / 100

With a score of 12/100, Brunswick Health & Rehab Center ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Brunswick Health & Rehab Center is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Brunswick Health & Rehab Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Feb 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 27 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0714 Severity J
    Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity G
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Feb 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 25.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $186,707

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12