Brunswick Health & Rehab Center
9600 No 5 School Road · Ash, NC · 28420 · 9102876007
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $239,674 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$239,674 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $252,827 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
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.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2025
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.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
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.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 9, 2026 | Fine | $66,120 |
| February 18, 2025 | Fine | $173,554 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,963 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345575 · certified since March 28, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.