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Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow, NC

Brunswick Cove Living Center is an assisted living community in Winnabow, NC.

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Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow, NC

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Brunswick Cove Living Center

1478 River Road SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 58 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Brunswick Cove Living Center

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Director support helps transitions

Family members describe strong help coordinating moves and follow-up communication.

Several reviewers specifically call out the director’s role in coordinating a quick move and handling arrangements. One family also credits that same support with getting transportation/shuttle involved and keeping the process organized. Reviewers also mention frequent communication during the transition and while care needs changed.

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Clean rooms are a clear plus

Cleanliness is mentioned often, both positively and negatively.

Some reviewers say rooms were kept clean and note fewer odor concerns than other facilities. Another reviewer describes daily room cleaning like sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting. On the other hand, multiple negative reviews describe the facility as dirty or uncomfortable-smelling during visits, including mattress-condition concerns.

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Food gets mixed reactions

Residents and families report mixed experiences with meals.

A few reviewers say the food was delicious or enjoyable, including no need for takeout in at least one case. Others describe diet help for special needs or note particular components of meals. Negative reviews also include claims that the food was inedible or very bad, which shows the dining experience is not consistent across reviews.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Many reviewers describe activities that help residents stay engaged.

Some families say staff made extra efforts to get loved ones involved in activities and helped them feel included. Reviewers also mention routine engagement like being outside when possible and keeping residents “busy and moving.†One review contrasts that with limited activity options, describing mostly low-mobility or drawing/coloring-type activities.

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Features

Housing

  • 175 resident community capacity 175 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Wilmington International (8 miles away) Wilmington International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Annsdale Park (2.2 miles)
  • Leland Westgate Park (2.2 miles)
  • Brunswick River Park (2.4 miles)
  • Hugh MacRae Park (6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries (2.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q (2.8 miles)
  • Islands Fresh Mex Gril (2.9 miles)
  • Cape Fear Seafood Company - Waterford (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Cape Fear Cancer Specialists (2.9 miles)
  • KidzCare Pediatrics (3 miles)
  • Wilmington Eye - Medical Center Drive (3.3 miles)
  • Ortho Wilmington (3.5 miles)
  • New Hanover Medical Group (3.9 miles)
  • Wilmington Endocrinology (4 miles)
  • Tinsley, Ellis, A, Jr, MD (4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Seashore Discount Drugs (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • The Pointe 14 at Barclay (4.1 miles)
  • Surf Cinemas (16.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods (4.2 miles)
  • Port City Java (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Cafe Koa (18.4 miles)

Transportation

  • American Airlines (7.1 miles)
  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Brunswick Novant Medical Center (14.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (16.6 miles)
  • Ocean View United Methodist Church (19.8 miles)

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