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Complaint Investigation

Brunswick Cove Nursing Center

February 20, 2026 · Winnabow, NC · 1478 River Road
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 175
Provider ID 345318
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Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
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Inspection Summary

Brunswick Cove Nursing Center in Winnabow, NC — inspection on February 20, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0760
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

that common side effects of a 2 mg dose include sleepiness and a calming effect, with the goal of

symptoms, including QT prolongation (an electrical abnormality seen on an EKG in which the heart

respiratory depression and coma in overdose situations.

The Consultant Pharmacist stated that 20 mg was not automatically considered an overdose.

She stated she reviewed the Haldol package insert and noted the maximum recommended dose listed was 30 mg.

The Consultant Pharmacist stated that although 20 mg was below the listed maximum dose, it was a high dose given at one time and sending Resident #2 to the ED for monitoring was appropriate. An interview was conducted with the DON on 2/19/26 at 12:23 PM.

The DON stated the medication error occurred during an incident in which the resident was combative and aggressive toward staff.

The DON stated the nurse (Nurse #1) who received the order did not repeat the order back to the NP.

She stated this breakdown in the process contributed to the medication error.

The DON stated it was her expectation that nurses follow best practices when receiving and implementing medication orders and indicated that best practices included repeating the verbal order back to the NP. An interview with the Administrator was conducted on 2/20/26 at 9:28 AM.

The Administrator stated it was his expectation the nurses follow the physician's medication orders. He stated that nurses should check and double-check orders to ensure they administer the correct medication and dose.

The facility provided a corrective action plan that was not acceptable to the state survey agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Winnabow, NC, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Brunswick Cove Nursing Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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