2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Situated on Beaverdam Road, the Brookhaven Care Center functions as a critical 182-bed node within Suffolk County’s geriatric healthcare infrastructure. Managed by Brookhaven Care Center LLC, the facility sustains a robust 96% occupancy rate; prospective visitors should anticipate that vehicular travel serves as the primary means of accessibility.
The center prioritizes long-term residency, with an average length of stay approximating seven months, though it concurrently facilitates short-term rehabilitation. Clinical efficacy is supported by a comprehensive suite of interventions, including bariatric, respiratory, and intravenous therapies, alongside hospice, palliative, and psychological support. While a physician remains on staff, the daily nursing intensity, averaging 2 hours and 34 minutes per resident, coupled with continuous licensed nursing presence, forms the foundation of their therapeutic model.
Beyond the primary nursing wards, the rehabilitation department offers integrated physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Recognizing the demographic plurality of Suffolk County, the staff maintains communication capabilities in ten languages, including Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, Arabic, and Tagalog. Quality of life is addressed through a holistic array of amenities, ranging from a beauty salon and library to pet therapy and community gardening. These offerings, paired with organized excursions and bespoke nutritional plans, seek to mitigate the often sterile nature associated with long-term care environments.
Regulatory oversight remains the purview of the New York State Department of Health and the Office of Aging and Long Term Care. Analysis of historical inspection data suggests that past administrative friction has centered on the facility’s care planning and documentation processes.
Brookhaven Care Center stands as a multifaceted facility, equipped to manage complex medical requirements for residents across eastern Long Island.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 373rd out of 401 homes in New York for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 28m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 47m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 59m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 45m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 69% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 11m per day | ▼ 63% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #120 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 120th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 24 | 13 | This facility has 85% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (24 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 85% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 4.8 | 2.6 | This facility has 85% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (4.8 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 85% worse |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 6 | 1.4 | This facility has 329% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 329% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
|
Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 79 | This facility has 77% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (18 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 77% better |
|
Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 3.6 | 15.8 | This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (3.6 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 77% better |
|
Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.10 | 0.50 | This facility has 80% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.1 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 80% better |
|
Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 0 | 15 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
400% worse than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
400% worse than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
48
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
11
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
36
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2012
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Apr 24, 2026Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
434% more staff per resident than New York average
6% better than New York average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 19 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
19
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 44 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
44
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 102 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
102
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
7,502 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 102 | 0 | 102 | 42,845 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 44 | 0 | 44 | 16,362 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 7,980 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 22 | 0 | 22 | 4,922 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3,247 | 87 | 95% | 10.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2,452 | 78 | 85% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,697 | 85 | 92% | 8.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,684 | 77 | 84% | 7.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 970 | 71 | 77% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 871 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 864 | 72 | 78% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 773 | 59 | 64% | 9.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 749 | 72 | 78% | 10.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 179 | 29 | 32% | 6.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 130 | 26 | 28% | 5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
88% lower than New York averageNew York average: $66K
51% fewer fines than New York averageNew York average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New York averageNew York average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 28, 2023 · $8K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 28, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
39% better than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.6
58% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.4%
55% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.1%
63% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.5%
56% better than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
49% worse than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
34% better than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
81% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
20% worse than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
16.5%
9% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.3%
26% better than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
5% better than New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
30% better than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
81% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.3%
20% better than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
236Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookhaven Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #161 / 396Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st out of 396 homes in New York for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #342 / 396Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 396 homes in New York for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New York average. Well-run New York facilities typically land around 53–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brookhaven's city center to Brookhaven Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Brookhaven Care Center is located in Brookhaven, New York State.
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Brookhaven Care Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NY state health department records, Brookhaven Care Center's license number is 700-F-290.
Brookhaven Care Center's occupancy is 95.7%.
Brookhaven Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NY.
Brookhaven Care Center has 182 beds.
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Brookhaven Care Center is located at 111 Beaverdam Road, Brookhaven, NY 11719.
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