Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Smithtown, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335175) · 353 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (631) 724-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.9%.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York, first approved for certification on June 12, 1978. The facility is certified for 353 beds and reports an average daily census of 298.5 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brookside Multicare holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the New York state average overall rating of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.9115, including 0.896 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS's abuse icon is not displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus program.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is part of the Optima Care chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5, indicating this facility rates above its chain's average.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident per day, with 0.896 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 21.9%; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 353 beds and reports an average daily census of 298.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Optima Care chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 12, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 6317242200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6317242200 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335175?state=NY.
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.