Skilled nursing · Bolivia, NC

Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1070 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422

1 / 5CMS 90 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus North Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.1 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.34 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 76 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, North Carolina DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.34

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

76%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

15.1%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + North Carolina state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.34

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.42

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

76%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

83%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

28.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$109,733 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID345549

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds90

Avg residents77

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 76%. High turnover means residents frequently interact with unfamiliar staff, which research links to lower quality of care. Industry average is around 50-60%.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.34 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 28%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, North Carolina DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $109,733 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.1 percent of long-stay residents at Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 28.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and North Carolina state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located at 1070 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422. Phone: (910) 755-5955. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $109,733 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center compare to other Bolivia skilled nursing facilities?

Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8. The full Bolivia directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Bolivia directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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