BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER

Chariton · MO · For profit - Corporation · RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT chain · 60 certified beds · CCN 265598 · BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC


BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER operates 60 certified beds in BRUNSWICK, Missouri. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1995-01-01. It averages 25.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 55 health-inspection deficiencies for BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER since 2022-09-29, 41 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-06.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-06F0658, F0880Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-07-31F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F
2025-04-15F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2025-04-15F0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.E
2025-04-15F0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.D
2024-11-06F0678, F0727Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. / Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.E
2024-09-10F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.E
2024-06-21F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.G
2024-04-18F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.G
2024-04-18F0727, F0812, F0880Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-04-18F0561, F0584, F0607, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0689, F0700, F0725, F0728, F0758, F0761, F0804, F0881, F0883, F0909Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.E
2024-04-18F0550, F0580, F0609, F0637, F0645, F0661, F0811Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. / Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.D
2024-04-18F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-04-18F0582, F0641Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B
2023-11-14F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2022-09-29F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.H
2022-09-29F0567, F0658, F0689, F0700, F0758, F0803, F0812, F0880Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2022-09-29F0657, F0690, F0761Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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.D
2022-09-29F0623, F0625Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.B

Why was BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-15Fine$15,143

Has BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-07-185

How is BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER staffed?

MeasureThis facilityMO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.766643.43324
Total nursing staff turnover (%)75.056.0
Average number of residents per day25.173.0

Who owns BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name BRUNSWICK HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC and belongs to the RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTRELIANT CARE GROUP LLCsince 01/25/2025
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTRCG INC, RICHARD J. DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DESTEFANE, RICHARDsince 01/25/2025
CORPORATE OFFICERDESTEFANE, RICHARDsince 01/25/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLRELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, ARSHAD, ABDULLAH, CHAFFEE, MICHELsince 01/25/2025
ADP OF THE SNFBRUNSWICK RE ASSOCIATES LLC, RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, RICHARD J. DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, TLG II LLP, ARSHAD, ABDULLAH, CHAFFEE, MICHEL, DESTEFANE, RICHARDsince 01/25/2025

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