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Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Overview of Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility operating under a medical model. It offers a range of services including sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care units, and specialized care for individuals who may wander or elope. The center also provides an adult medical daycare program and a children's center, catering to a diverse set of healthcare needs.
Specialized Units and Services
- Sub-Acute Rehabilitation: Focused on patients who require intensive rehabilitation post-hospitalization.
- Long-Term Care Units: Designed for residents who need ongoing nursing care and support with daily living activities.
- Locked Long-Term Unit: A secure unit for residents who may require additional supervision due to wandering tendencies.
- Adult Medical Daycare Program: Offers daytime healthcare services and social activities for adults.
- Children's Center: Provides specialized care and services for children within the facility.
Assessment and Placement
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center conducts thorough assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for each individual. Depending on the results, residents may be placed in a medical model if they have specific medical needs that require professional nursing care, or in a social model for those who are more independent and may not have immediate medical needs.
Insurance and Payment
The facility accepts various forms of insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, to cover the costs associated with the medical model of care. For the social model, where insurance does not cover costs, payment is typically private and out-of-pocket.
Consultation and Navigation
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center offers consultation services to help individuals and families navigate the complex healthcare system, understand their needs, and find the most suitable living arrangement based on their medical requirements and budget.
Transition and Relocation Support
The center provides support for individuals relocating from different states, ensuring a smooth transition into the facility. This may include virtual assessments and assistance with insurance submissions.
Additional Information
For those seeking further information or guidance, Brookside Multicare Nursing Center can provide resources and direct individuals to appropriate services to meet their specific needs.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some residents and family members expressing serious concerns while others praise the staff and care provided.
- Several reviews highlight neglect, unprofessional behavior, and poor communication, with specific complaints about the handling of medical conditions, lack of responsiveness to resident needs, and inadequate COVID-19 precautions.
- Concerns were raised about the facility's cleanliness, staffing levels (especially at night and on weekends), and the quality of food provided. Some reviewers noted a significant difference in care and conditions between private pay units and Medicaid units, with the latter described as dirty and poorly maintained.
- On the positive side, some family members reported excellent care on specific units, such as the Azalea unit, praising staff members for their attentiveness, communication, and efforts to engage residents in activities like pizza parties.
- Positive experiences also include detailed accounts of compassionate and skilled nursing care, effective rehabilitation services, and helpful administrative support during the admission process.
- However, there are also reports of residents experiencing harm due to alleged neglect, including a resident's death attributed to a lack of oxygen and another resident's hospitalization due to inadequate pain management and unsanitary conditions.
- Recommendations for prospective residents and their families vary widely, from strong endorsements of certain staff and units to urgent advice to avoid the facility altogether.
In summary, while some areas and staff members of the facility receive commendation for their care and professionalism, significant concerns about overall management, cleanliness, and resident safety are prevalent among many reviewers.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: None
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 12, 1978
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 353
Total current residents: 327
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $34500
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-13 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-13 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-01 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | $6,893 |
| 2020-12-18 | $15,000 |
| 2021-11-22 | $9,750 |
| 2022-11-02 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Smithtown which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 26,470 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $129,245, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 56.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 143 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 193 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year
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Supermarkets
Uncle Giuseppe's
1.7 miles awayShop Rite
2.5 miles awayMayfair Shopping Center
3.2 miles awaySt. James General Store
3.3 miles awayWhole Foods Market
3.9 miles awayTransportation
Smithtown
1.0 miles awayKings Park
2.5 miles awaySaint James
3.4 miles awayCentral Islip
5.0 miles awayBus Stations
SMITHAVEN MALL SCT BUS STOP
4.4 miles awayRSS
4.5 miles awayEast Suffolk Avenue & Weeks Avenue
4.9 miles awayWheeler Road & East Suffolk Avenue
4.9 miles awayEast Suffolk Avenue & Central Islip LIRR
4.9 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
2.5 miles awayCapital One
2.5 miles awayChase
2.6 miles awayTD Bank
2.6 miles awayCitibank
4.8 miles awayHospitals
Saint Catherine of Sienna Medical Center
0.4 miles awayNorthport Veterans Hospital
5.1 miles awayPilgrim Psychiatric Center
5.6 miles awayStony Brook University Hospital
6.0 miles awayCarillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
9.0 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
1.7 miles awayCVS
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
2.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.0 miles awayDuane Reade
5.2 miles awayDentists
Oasis Dental
5.2 miles awayConcerned Dental Care of Port Jefferson
8.5 miles awayInnovative Dental Care
9.1 miles awayAdelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics
9.4 miles awayWest Islip Orthodontists
12.2 miles awayParks
Suffolk County Park
0.2 miles awayCaleb Smith State Park
0.2 miles awaySmithtown
0.3 miles awayPaul T. Given County Park
0.3 miles awaySweetbriar Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Sea Cliff Gospel Chapel
22.4 miles awaySt. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
22.5 miles awaySea
22.6 miles awayShopping
Hauppauge Shopping Centre
2.4 miles awaySmith Haven Mall
4.3 miles awayHuntington Square Mall
5.4 miles awayCentereach Mall
7.0 miles awayAs Seen on TV
8.0 miles awayCulture
The Reboli Center
5.2 miles awayVan Nostrand Theater
5.4 miles awayCulinary Arts Center
6.4 miles awayJohn W. Engeman Theater
7.4 miles awayShea Theater
8.3 miles awayRestaurants
Croxley Ales
0.9 miles awayMannino's
1.3 miles awaySmithtown Bagel
1.4 miles awayHotoke Japanese Steak House
1.6 miles awayNick's Pizza and Clam Bar
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