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Brunswick Health & Rehab Center in Ash, NC

Brunswick Health & Rehab Center is a memory care community in Ash, NC.

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Brunswick Health & Rehab Center in Ash, NC

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  • Interior

    A stylish and modern living room featuring comfortable seating, a fireplace, and elegant shelving.
  • Building

    A modern commercial building featuring a large entrance with columns and a sign directing visitors.
  • Architecture

    A modern building with a large green lawn under a clear blue sky.
  • Windows

    A welcoming entrance to a building with green walls and large windows.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a unique floor design.
  • Lighting

    A modern hair salon featuring stylish barber chairs and an inviting interior.
  • Artwork

    A spacious room designed for physical therapy or rehabilitation, featuring equipment and art.
  • Outdoor

    Sign for Brunswick Health & Rehabilitation Center.
  • Lobby

    A modern hotel lobby featuring a sleek reception desk and elegant lighting.
  • Rehabilitation

    Entrance sign for Brunswick Health & Rehab Center.

9600 No 5 School Road, Ash, NC 28420

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

4.2 from 90 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Brunswick Health & Rehab Center

common 30 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and helpful.

Many reviews emphasize that employees are friendly, welcoming, and focused on residents’ needs. Several reviewers mention prompt assistance and regular updates, and some highlight specific staff members for professionalism and attentiveness. A few negative reviews describe situations where help was slow or assistance was inadequate, but the overall pattern in the writing centers on a team that tries to respond quickly.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a key reason

Rehab and therapy experiences are a frequent positive in reviews.

A number of residents and families describe successful rehab stays, with therapy teams going above and beyond. Reviews also mention physical therapy and other therapy disciplines (including occupational and speech therapy) as part of the rehab plan. On the downside, a few reviews raise concerns about whether rehab got enough attention or was limited beyond what was provided in a resident’s room.

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Dining quality and dietary attention

Food comes up often, with several mentions of meals improving the stay.

Several reviews say the food was good or better than expected, and some thank dietary staff for taking time to learn preferences. At least one review specifically calls out meals as not satisfying for appetite, using that as a reason the stay was harder. The community also lists meal support for special dietary needs, which aligns with the reviews that mention dietary preferences.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Communication can vary during care

Some reviews report delays or gaps in communication and follow-through.

A recurring concern in the lower ratings is that families struggled to reach staff, get answers, or receive consistent updates. Several of the negative stories connect the communication gaps to urgent needs, including difficulty obtaining help when a call button was pressed. There are also a few reviews describing slow coordination for outside appointments, which adds to the theme of inconsistent coordination from family perspective.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Medication and call-bell response

Some reviewers describe missed medication and slow call-bell response.

Several critical reviews mention medication delays or problems, including reports of residents going without needed heart or pain medications for stretches of time. Other negative reviews focus on call-bell response taking a long time, with residents waiting for bathroom help or basic assistance. While many reviews are positive about attentiveness, these accounts highlight a meaningful risk around timely response during shifts.

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Nearby medical and everyday options

The area includes multiple nearby clinics, imaging, and pharmacy options.

For families who want access to health services nearby, the listing shows several options within a few miles, including imaging and primary care. Pharmacy access is also close by, and there are local dining and park options for day-to-day needs. This isn’t the same as availability during the stay, but it does describe what’s around the community.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • 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

  • 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

Hospitals

  • Novant Health Imaging South Brunswick (3 miles)
  • McLeod Seacoast Hospital (7.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Novant Health Family and Internal Medicine South Brunswick (3 miles)
  • Verdin Pediatrics (3.4 miles)
  • Calabash Internal Medicine (4.6 miles)
  • Calabash Medical Center (4.6 miles)
  • Grand Strand Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine PA (5.7 miles)
  • Coastal Eye Group PC (5.9 miles)
  • Calabash & Waterway Family Medicine (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Seashore Drugs (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • Seashore Drugs (5.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.5 miles)
  • Cherry Grove Drug (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sunny Side Up Diner (4.6 miles)
  • Calabash Creamery (4.7 miles)
  • Bennett's Grill and Cafe (4.7 miles)
  • Grapevine Restaurant & Lounge (4.7 miles)
  • The Boundary House Restaurant (4.8 miles)
  • Ella's of Calabash (4.9 miles)
  • Chianti South (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Bagel Dock Cafe (5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)
  • Drift (10.4 miles)

Parks

  • Sunset Beach Town Park (6.9 miles)
  • Ocean Ridge Bocce courts (7.8 miles)
  • Ocean Isle Beach Park (8 miles)
  • Town Center Park (10.3 miles)
  • Shallotte Township District Park (10.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady Star of the Sea (9.3 miles)
  • Sweet Home Church (9.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Odell Williamson Municipal Airport (60J) (9.7 miles)

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