CCN 345575

Brunswick Health & Rehab Center

9600 NO 5 School Road, Ash, NC 28420 · Brunswick County

Phone: (910) 287-6007
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 100
Residents per day: 96.1
Health citations: 31
Penalties: 2
Fines: 2 · $216,532
Map: Open location. CMS based the coordinates on the ZIP code because the street address did not match.

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 4 · short-stay 3.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.13; 2.34; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.63; 0.89; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.70; 0.62; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.47; 3.85; 3.86
Weekend total: 3.05; 3.42; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.44; 0.42; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.59. Adjusted RN hours: 0.73. Case-mix total: 3.70. Case-mix index: 1.355.

Total nursing staff turnover: 55.1%. RN turnover: 52.6%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 2 fines totaling $216,532, and 0 payment denials.

Date	Type	Amount or days
April 9, 2026	Fine	$42,978
February 18, 2025	Fine	$173,554

Cycle 1 standard survey: April 9, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 7. Cycle 1 total health score: 60.

Cycle 2 standard survey: February 18, 2025. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 17. Total weighted health survey score: 105.25.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 31 citations for this home, including 2 at immediate jeopardy and 4 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

April 9, 2026

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 5, 2026
F697	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 5, 2026
F554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 5, 2026
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance · May 27, 2025
F698	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 5, 2026
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 5, 2026
F806	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 5, 2026

February 18, 2025

12 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F714	Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F761	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F622	Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F688	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025

December 21, 2023

9 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F607	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance · December 4, 2023
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F761	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F770	Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F776	Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F849	Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F867	Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024
F623	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	C: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2024

November 6, 2023

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Past Non-Compliance · October 7, 2023

October 5, 2023

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F756	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 27, 2023
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance · August 26, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Chain name in the file: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 2.9.
Legal business name: Brunswick Health & Rehab Center, LLC.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: March 28, 2018.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Brunswick Health & Rehab Center?

Brunswick Health & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3, and the quality measure rating is 3.

How many health citations does CMS list for Brunswick Health & Rehab Center?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 31 health citations for this home. 2 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 4 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Brunswick Health & Rehab Center?

CMS reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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February 18, 2025

12 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F714	Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F761	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F622	Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F688	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2025