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Brunswick Health & Rehab Center
9600 No 5 School Road, Ash, NC 28420 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345575
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 31 in the last 3 inspection cycles (2 immediate jeopardy, 4 actual harm, 14 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 15
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 2 fines, total $216,532
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- April 9, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | April 9, 2026 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | February 18, 2025 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 105.25 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
31 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
April 9, 2026: 7 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0806 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| G | F-0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 05/27/2025 |
| G | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
February 18, 2025: 12 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| F | F-0812 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| E | F-0761 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| J | F-0714 | Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0690 | 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 | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0688 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| J | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0622 | 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 | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| G | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
December 21, 2023: 9 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| D | F-0849 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| D | F-0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| D | F-0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| D | F-0761 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| E | F-0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| D | F-0656 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| C | F-0623 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2024 |
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 12/04/2023 |
November 6, 2023: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | F-0600 | 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 | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 10/07/2023 |
October 5, 2023: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 08/26/2023 |
| E | F-0756 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/27/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/27/2026 |
| 04/09/2026 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/27/2026 |
| 04/09/2026 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/27/2026 |
| 04/09/2026 | E | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/27/2026 |
| 04/09/2026 | E | K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/27/2026 |
| 02/18/2025 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2025 |
| 02/18/2025 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2025 |
| 02/18/2025 | D | K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2025 |
| 12/21/2023 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | F | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | D | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | D | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | E | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | D | K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/23/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | Fine | $42,978 | — |
| February 18, 2025 | Fine | $173,554 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.47 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.7 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.63 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.13 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.05 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.44 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 55.1 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 52.6 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Brunswick Health & Rehab Center, LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 100
- Average residents per day
- 96.1
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- March 28, 2018
- County/parish
- Brunswick
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
9 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWBV HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EHLE, JOHN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SABER GOVERNANCE LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JOINER, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Brunswick Health & Rehab Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.