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Brunswick Health & Rehab Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Ash, North Carolina)

9600 NO 5 School Road, Ash, North Carolina 28420

Phone: 9102876007

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
94.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Brunswick
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNorth Carolina AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.710.62+0.09
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.553.87-0.32
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover52.0%48.7%-

Health Citation History

31 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2026-04-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2026-04-09Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-02-18Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-02-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.G – Actual Harm
2025-02-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Resident Rights DeficienciesNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-11-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2023-10-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

15 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-09Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Egress DeficienciesProvide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$216,532
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-04-09Fine$42,978-
2025-02-18Fine$173,554-

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