Brunswick Health & Rehab Center
Ash, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345575) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $229,685
Phone: (910) 287-6007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brunswick Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brunswick Health & Rehab Center reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
Brunswick Health & Rehab Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $229,685.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Brunswick Health & Rehab Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Ash, North Carolina, operating in Brunswick County with an average daily census of 96.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 28, 2018. It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brunswick Health & Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing data show 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $229,685.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile summarizes the most recent published federal data available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 55.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $229,685.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 96.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 28, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9102876007 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9102876007 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345575?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.