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Universal Health Care - Brunswick in Bolivia, NC

Universal Health Care - Brunswick is a nursing home community in Bolivia, NC.

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  • Interior

    A tidy hospital room featuring a single patient bed with natural light streaming in through the window.

  • Outdoors

    Three people standing and leaning on a gazebo in a sunny outdoor setting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a stone fireplace with a television mounted above, flanked by bookshelves and armchairs.

  • Building

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  • Architecture

    A large building with a covered entrance and landscaped surroundings under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a bed, television, and window.

  • Trees

    A view of a residential building with a well-maintained garden and spacious lawn.

  • Landscaping

    A large residential building with a driveway under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Exterior

    A residential-style building with a porch supported by columns and a gabled roof.

  • Pathway

    A wooden gazebo situated in a landscaped garden with a building in the background.

  • Salon

    A stylish hair salon featuring mirrors, chairs, and sinks lined up against a wall.

1070 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422

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

3.7 from 59 reviews
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Overall Review of Universal Health Care - Brunswick

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Call bells aren’t answered fast

Several residents report long waits and unanswered call bells for basic help.

A recurring concern is that call bells either don’t reach staff quickly or are missed for long stretches. Some families describe waiting hours for assistance with bathroom needs or being moved from bed to chair. Others say residents were left in soiled briefs or on bedpans, which they link to delayed responses. One family also describes needing to follow up because help seemed to go nowhere after the button was pressed.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Food timing and quality vary

Dining quality and meal timing are inconsistent across residents’ experiences.

Food is a mixed topic in the reviews, with some people finding it good and others saying it needs improvement. Several residents or families describe meals arriving late or coming out cold, and report that meal options can differ across people at the same table. Others mention paperwork or meal details not matching what was served. A few reviews also describe specific issues like meals not fitting preferences or general dissatisfaction with how the food tastes.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Activities feel repetitive or limited

Activities may feel repetitive, and some residents say there aren’t enough options.

Some reviewers appreciate the activity program and describe scheduled activities and crafts that help pass the day. Others say the activities can become repetitive, with residents feeling they “do the same stuff every day.” A separate set of comments says there were no activities at certain times, pointing to staffing and leadership changes. Overall, reviews suggest the activity experience isn’t consistent from resident to resident or over time.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support stands out

Rehabilitation therapy receives frequent praise for being hands-on and coordinated.

Multiple reviews highlight physical therapy and rehabilitation as a strength. Families describe therapists working with the person’s needs, including coordinating timing around medication schedules and adjusting when someone isn’t feeling well. Others mention positive experiences after falls or surgery, describing help that improved mobility and made progress feel encouraging. Several reviewers also credit the therapists with keeping sessions aligned to the individual’s recovery plan.

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of 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

Physicians

  • McCarthy Tracey N DO - Novant Health Medical Group (1.1 miles)
  • Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Novant Health OB/GYN (1.1 miles)
  • Eastern Nephrology Ass (2.8 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of Coastal Carolina (2.8 miles)
  • Leighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC (2.8 miles)
  • Summit Plastic Surgery and Dermatology (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.2 miles)
  • Hardee's (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Subway (4.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (7.8 miles)
  • Beaches N Cream (7.9 miles)
  • Archibald's Deli & Rotisserie (7.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Galloway Sands Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Thomas Drugs (9.3 miles)
  • Coastal Drug Store (9.4 miles)
  • Thomas Drugs (9.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (12.2 miles)
  • Thomas Drugs (12.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (12.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Brunswick Novant Medical Center (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Tee Time Cafe (8.5 miles)
  • Ocean Boulevard Coffee (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)
  • Cafe Koa (15 miles)
  • Drift (15.1 miles)

Parks

  • Mulberry Street Park (9.3 miles)
  • Shallotte Township District Park (11 miles)
  • Oak Island Park (11.1 miles)
  • Ferry Landing Park (13 miles)
  • Ocean Ridge Bocce courts (14.3 miles)
  • Ocean Isle Beach Park (14.8 miles)
  • Town Center Park (15.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Surf Cinemas (12.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Ocean View United Methodist Church (12.7 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (13.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Odell Williamson Municipal Airport (60J) (14.5 miles)

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