Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home serving Suffolk County, specifically on Route 25A in Smithtown, New York. Optima Care Smithtown, LLC operates the facility under the ownership of Emm Healthcare Group LLC. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering multiple options for families to cover care costs.
The 353-bed center is one of the larger skilled nursing communities, with an 86% occupancy rate reflecting steady patient flow. Most stay an average of 171 days, a mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term care.
The facility’s nursing support is significant. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 55 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses spent about 56 minutes directly engaged with a patient, nurse aides spent 2 hours and 29 minutes, and licensed practical nurses contributed 41 minutes. With this staffing structure, residents can receive hands-on care and assistance throughout the day.
The facility’s strength is in its rehabilitation focus and specialized programming. There is a dedicated unit for stroke, orthopedic, and cardiac rehabilitation. Plus, there are services for ventilator care, wound management, and amputee recovery. Pediatric services and an adult day health program are available, and long-term care, dementia, and memory care are for residents with ongoing chronic conditions and cognitive decline. Pain management and psychological counseling are available for those with complex medical and emotional needs.
Residents can choose private and semi-private rooms, with amenities including Wi-Fi, individual televisions, beauty services, pastoral care, and therapeutic recreation. They can enjoy activities like coffee and tea socials, birthday and holiday celebrations, and special events and performances. Laundry and housekeeping services are also included.
The neighborhood is not very walkable, with a walkability score of 16 out of 100. Most visits, errands, and trips to nearby services require a car.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is legally operated by Optima Care Smithtown, LLC (For Profit).
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.
This facility has 5 enforcement actions. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 57 | 13 | This facility has 338% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (57 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 338% worse |
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Health citations
| 52 | 20 | This facility has 160% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (52 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 160% worse |
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Life safety citations
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
| 11.4 | 2.6 | This facility has 338% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (11.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 338% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.7 | 1.4 | This facility has 21% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.7 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 21% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 33 | 9 | This facility has 267% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (33 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 267% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 11 | 4 | This facility has 175% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 175% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 33% | 44% | This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (33% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 11% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 114 | 79 | This facility has 44% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (114 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 22.8 | 15.8 | This facility has 44% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (22.8 vs. NY avg 15.8).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.37 | 0.50 | This facility has 26% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.37 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 26% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 42 | 15 | This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (42 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 180% worse |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
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.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
19,800 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 138 | 22 | 160 | 65,941 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 18 | 54 | 19,487 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 44 | 6 | 50 | 15,949 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 21 | 3 | 24 | 7,990 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,842 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,615 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,075 | 67 | 73% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,789 | 79 | 86% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1,731 | 77 | 84% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1,714 | 76 | 83% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,564 | 79 | 86% | 8.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,162 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 917 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 840 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 781 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 658 | 67 | 73% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 61 | 66% | 6.6 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 399 | 57 | 62% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 385 | 55 | 60% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 328 | 47 | 51% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 13 | 14% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 10% | 1.4 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 31, 2023 · $3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookside Multicare Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Smithtown's city center to Brookside Multicare Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is located in Smithtown, New York.
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| Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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100
NY AVG
160
Rank
#504 / 748 |
94.0%
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94.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
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#232 / 432 | +6% | 2.62
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2.62
NY AVG
3.58
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#360 / 387 | +9% | -27% | $0
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$0
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$67.6k
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#1 / 394 | 91 | 8
Facility
8
NY AVG
18.5
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#41 / 393 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NY AVG
5.1
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#42 / 393 | - | 96 | - |
57
Facility
57
NY AVG
63
Rank
#726 / 1173 | Brenainn Flanagan | $27.2M
Facility
$27.2M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#213 / 382 | $13.1M
Facility
$13.1M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#208 / 382 | 48.2%
Facility
48.2%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#197 / 382 | 335402 | ||||
| Westhampton Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Westhampton (Remsenburg) | 180
Facility
180
NY AVG
160
Rank
#268 / 748 |
97.2%
Facility
97.2%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#207 / 432 | +10% | 2.96
Facility
2.96
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#263 / 387 | -36% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 394 | 84 | 15
Facility
15
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#165 / 393 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#213 / 393 | 1 | 171 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1121 / 1173 | Kelly Brady | $36.4M
Facility
$36.4M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#141 / 382 | $13.2M
Facility
$13.2M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#206 / 382 | 36.3%
Facility
36.3%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#343 / 382 | 335782 | ||||
| Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Middle Island | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#412 / 748 | - | - | 2.92
Facility
2.92
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#285 / 387 | +27% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 394 | 78 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#30 / 393 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#13 / 393 | - | 3 | - |
54
Facility
54
NY AVG
63
Rank
#755 / 1173 | Mohammud Alam | $22.3M
Facility
$22.3M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#259 / 382 | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#259 / 382 | 47.9%
Facility
47.9%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#204 / 382 | 335719 | ||||
| Brookside Multicare Nursing Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Smithtown | 353
Facility
353
NY AVG
160
Rank
#38 / 748 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#250 / 432 | -2% | 3.92
Facility
3.92
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#95 / 387 | +10% | +10% | $3.1k
Facility
$3.1k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#282 / 394 | 68 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#187 / 393 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#241 / 393 | - | 297 | - |
16
Facility
16
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1050 / 1173 | Emm Healthcare Group LLC | $74.1M
Facility
$74.1M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#30 / 382 | $39.5M
Facility
$39.5M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#25 / 382 | 53.4%
Facility
53.4%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#119 / 382 | 335175 | ||||
| Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Middle Island | 149
Facility
149
NY AVG
160
Rank
#352 / 748 |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#217 / 432 | +6% | 3.37
Facility
3.37
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#173 / 387 | +6% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 394 | 87 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#14 / 393 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#10 / 393 | - | 129 | - |
54
Facility
54
NY AVG
63
Rank
#755 / 1173 | Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC (For Profit) | $24.4M
Facility
$24.4M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#239 / 382 | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#192 / 382 | 57.9%
Facility
57.9%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#82 / 382 | 335390 |
The legal owner and operator of Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is Optima Care Smithtown, LLC (For Profit).
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NY state health department records, Brookside Multicare Nursing Center's license number is 5157318N.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center's occupancy is 86%.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has 353 beds.
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center has had 57 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookside Multicare Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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