Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Smithtown, NY
CMS certification number335175
Contact & location
7 Route 25ASmithtown, NY 11787
Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 724-2200
- ZIP code
- 11787 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 353
- Residents per day
- 298.5 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Optima Care Smithtown LLC
- Chain
- Optima Care (8 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 12, 1978
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.91 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.90 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.33 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.44 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 21.9 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 18.6 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 25, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-11-25 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-11-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2024-06-26 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-06-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2022-11-02 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
| 2022-11-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mendel, Boris (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Rovt, Alexander (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 90% | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Avinari, Ilana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cahill, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chaudhry, Jahanzeb (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| RM Holdings Smithtown, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avinari, Ilana (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cahill, Kevin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chaudhry, Jahanzeb (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.
How many beds does Brookside Multicare Nursing Center have?
It has 353 certified beds and cares for about 299 residents per day.
Has Brookside Multicare Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
It is part of Optima Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
(631) 724-2200. The facility is located at 7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.