Brookside Care Center
Kenosha, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525556) · 154 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $44,970 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (262) 653-3800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookside Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Wisconsin's state average of 2.98 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Brookside Care Center reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star CMS staffing rating, though nursing staff turnover is relatively high at 41.4%.
Brookside Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $44,970.00 and 1 payment denial; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Brookside Care Center is a 154-certified-bed nursing home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with an average daily census of 141.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned operation and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since December 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brookside Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: a 4-star health inspection rating, a 3-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 4.89 hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show Brookside Care Center has been assessed 2 federal fines totaling $44,970.00, and has 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, meaning current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from data published on CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and rating updates before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookside Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Brookside Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a 41.4% nursing staff turnover rate, and holds a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $44,970.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Status designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookside Care Center has 154 certified beds and an average daily census of 141.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility owned by an individual; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; Brookside Care Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 262-653-3800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 262-653-3800 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525556?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.