Long‑vacant Supply property sees another ownership change after redevelopment effort stalls
By BC News Staff Writer
Supply, NC — The former Brunswick Community Hospital, which closed in 2011 when the new Novant Health hospital was built, has changed ownership once again, marking another stalled attempt to revive the long‑vacant property at 1 Medical Center Drive. The 34‑acre site is now back on the market for $10 million after the most recent redevelopment plan never gained traction.
In 2022, the property was purchased by Medaci Wellness, which announced an ambitious plan to convert the shuttered hospital into a comprehensive behavioral‑health and substance‑use treatment center. The proposal called for medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient services, and up to 180 beds — a level of care not currently available in Brunswick County or the surrounding region.
Early work suggested momentum: fencing went up, debris was cleared, and the interior was stripped down to the studs. But after that initial activity, progress stopped. No major renovation permits were filed, no state licensing applications were submitted, and no public grants or loans were ever documented. Local and state officials did not publicly endorse or partner on the project, and Medaci Wellness released no further updates.
By late 2024, no additional construction or permitting activity had been recorded at the site, and the redevelopment effort appeared to have stalled.
Property records show that Medaci Wellness ultimately sold the former hospital to a new private owner sometime between late 2025 and early 2026. The buyer was not publicly identified, and no announcement accompanied the transfer. The new owner has since listed the property for sale at $10 million, marketing it as a “proposed behavioral health treatment center” – a nod to the concept Medaci once promoted, even though that project never gained traction.
The collapse of the project is a disappointment for many in the community. A full‑service behavioral‑health and addiction‑treatment facility would have filled a significant regional gap, as residents often travel to Wilmington, Fayetteville, or out of state for detox or residential care. Advocates have long noted the need for closer, more accessible treatment options.
For now, the former hospital remains vacant – a large, gutted structure that has drawn curiosity for years. With its darkened windows, visible grafeti, empty halls, and overgrown grounds, some residents have even remarked that the building resembles a ready‑made horror‑movie set, though that impression is purely speculative.
What comes next for the property remains uncertain. Its size, location, and existing medical footprint make it a major redevelopment opportunity, but after more than a decade of false starts, the future of the old hospital is still an open question.
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