Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Winnabow, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345318) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 9 totaling $70,913
Phone: (910) 371-9894 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of about 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.7%.
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has 9 federal fines on record totaling $70,913.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center is a for-profit (LLC-owned) nursing home in Winnabow, Brunswick County, North Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1990. The facility is licensed for 175 certified beds and reports an average daily census of about 129.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brunswick Cove Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.26 per resident per day, including 0.55 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.7%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 9 federal fines totaling $70,913.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was included in the available data for this listing. There is no indication in this data of a chain affiliation, and CMS data does not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is drawn solely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of about 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with staffing turnover at 74.7% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 9 fines totaling $70,913.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center has 175 certified beds and an average daily census of about 129.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the available data does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 10, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (1 star) — which combine to form the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9103719894 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9103719894 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345318?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.