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Universal Health Care/Brunswick

1070 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422

Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,850
  • Average State Price: $7,966
  • Average National Price: $None


  • Universal Health Care/Brunswick Description

    Universal Health Care/Brunswick is a large 90 bed community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 9.5 miles outside the small town of Oak Island, North Carolina. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Universal Health Care/Brunswick
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 39 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Bolivia
  • Ranking in State: 714 out of 1042 communities in NC
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviews describe the facility as neglectful, with reports of safety law violations, patients being left in unsanitary conditions, and severe understaffing leading to inadequate care.
    • Complaints include patients not being allowed to see their own doctors, poor response to call bells, and personal items being stolen.
    • One review mentions a patient's health significantly deteriorating within two weeks of admission, with accusations of mismanagement and delayed medical treatment.
    • Concerns about cleanliness and hygiene were raised, including the presence of cockroaches and unpleasant odors.
    • Some family members reported severe undernourishment of their loved ones and had to insist on hospital transfers to save their lives.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A few reviews praise the facility for its caring and professional staff, clean environment, and effective physical therapy.
    • Some family members noted significant improvements in their loved ones' conditions and appreciated the staff's dedication and kindness.
    • Positive experiences include detailed accounts of good rehabilitation services, consistent and compassionate care, and a welcoming atmosphere.
    • Highlights include the facility being described as beautiful and clean, with friendly and respectful staff.
    • Several reviewers specifically thanked the staff for their hard work and for making their family members feel loved and well-cared-for.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews are highly critical of the facility's care and management, others share heartfelt stories of satisfaction with the services provided.
    • The disparity in experiences suggests variability in care quality, with some residents receiving excellent attention and others facing neglect.
    • Several reviewers acknowledged challenges but felt that the positive aspects of care and the efforts of the staff outweighed the negatives.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 6, 2010
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 90
    Total current residents: 79
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 13
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $17780


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-08 2023-03-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2023-02-08 2023-03-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2021-10-26 2021-11-26 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-10-26 2021-11-26 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2019-08-06 2019-08-14 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-03-08 $3,465
    2021-10-26 $8,580
    2022-12-16 $5,735

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Oak Island which is 9.5 miles away and has a population of 7,507 (very small town).
    • The average income is $66,367, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 50
      • Average Temperature: 68.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Lowes Food
    7.5 miles away
    Food Lion
    7.5 miles away
    Beach Mart
    8.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    8.5 miles away
    Dollar General Market
    10.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Deep Point Marina
    15.8 miles away
    Fort Fisher Ferry
    15.8 miles away
    Fort Fisher South Port Ferry
    18.1 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    BB&T
    5.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    12.5 miles away
    NC State Employees Credit Union
    12.8 miles away
    SunTrust
    17.0 miles away
    Select Bank & Trust
    17.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Brunswick Medical Center
    1.1 miles away
    Dosher Memorial Hospital
    14.5 miles away
    Wilmington Treatment Center
    20.9 miles away
    New Hanover Regional Medical Center
    21.5 miles away
    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital
    24.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    7.6 miles away
    CVS Health
    12.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    17.7 miles away
    Seashore Drugs
    21.9 miles away
    King's Pharmacy & Compounding Lab
    23.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Atlantic Dental Associates
    10.2 miles away
    Carolinas Oral & Facial Surgery Center
    21.1 miles away
    Atlantic Dental Group
    21.1 miles away
    Alford Family Dentistry
    22.4 miles away

    Parks

    Student Center Park
    0.6 miles away
    Green Swamp Preserve
    1.8 miles away
    Lockwood Folly Township Park
    2.2 miles away
    Lockwoods Folly Township Park
    2.2 miles away
    Fly-Trap Farm
    6.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Independence Mall
    22.6 miles away

    Culture

    Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center
    19.4 miles away
    Cameron Art Museum
    21.2 miles away
    Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center
    21.6 miles away
    Wilma W. Daniels Gallery
    22.0 miles away
    Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    22.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Mini Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant
    8.0 miles away
    Betty's Waterfront Restaurant
    8.2 miles away
    Mermaids Island Grill
    8.6 miles away
    Castaway's Raw Bar & Grill
    8.6 miles away
    Chili's Grill & Bar
    8.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NC. It is a large-sized community with 90 total beds.

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