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Scout 97Oceanside, NY · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Oceanside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
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Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 · Suffolk County
Located on a sprawling, 24-acre campus in Smithtown, Long Island, Brookside Multicare Nursing Center provides elite level post-acute care.
80
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Smithtown
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Smithtown, NY, with 353 certified beds and an average of about 297 residents per day. It operates as part of the Optima Care network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.89 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 22.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $3,145 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.04 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Smithtown for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 353
- Avg. residents/day
- 297
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Optima Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335175
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Nassau County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.04
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.89
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- 1 ($3,145)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-11-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-11-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-06-26Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2024-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-06-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-06-26Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2022-11-02Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-31 | Fine | $3,145 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
How much does Brookside Multicare Nursing Center cost?
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Smithtown, NY area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Brookside Multicare Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Brookside Multicare Nursing Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 22.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Brookside Multicare Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Brookside Multicare Nursing Center offer?
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center in Smithtown, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 353 beds.
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