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Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
7 Route 25a, Smithtown, NY 11787
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Smithtown, New York, certified for 353 beds and caring for about 299 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 4.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 21.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Suffolk Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 15 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.2 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21.9% | 31.4% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (41 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Nov 2025, 26 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 21.9%, RNs 18.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.9% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Optima Care Smithtown Llc. Chain: Optima Care (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Rm Holdings Smithtown, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Suffolk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation | Riverhead | 181 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5.5 | — | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | West Babylon | 175 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5.7 | $32K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Ctr | Sayville | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Commack | 460 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 3.7 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Jefferson'S Ferry | South Setauket | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6.7 | — | 13 Jun 2025 |
| John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U | Port Jefferson | 16 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 75.0 | — | 23 May 2025 |
| Long Island State Veterans Home | Stonybrook | 350 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2.9 | — | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation At Mills Pond | St James | 252 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 4.4 | — | 14 Jan 2025 |
All 41 facilities in Suffolk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brookside Multicare Nursing Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Brookside Multicare Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
It is part of the Optima Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brookside Multicare Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.