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Brookside Multicare Nursing Center

7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 · (631) 724-2200 · 353 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 5/5; median among 590 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 21.9%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Optima Care, a group operating 8 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $194,336 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.0/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.91 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.90. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 22%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 15 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2025-11-25Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-20
2025-11-25Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-20
2025-11-25Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-20
2024-06-26Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2024-08-15
2024-06-26Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-15
2024-06-26Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-15
2024-06-26Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-15

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
MENDEL, BORIS5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual5%since 01/24/2018
ROVT, ALEXANDER5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual90%since 01/24/2018
MENDEL, ERIC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual100%since 01/24/2018
MENDEL, ERICCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/24/2018
AVINARI, ILANAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/24/2018
CAHILL, KEVINOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/13/2020
CHAUDHRY, JAHANZEBOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2019
MENDEL, ERICOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/24/2018

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Brookside Multicare Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 335175), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/brookside-multicare-nursing-center-smithtown-ny/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335175. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.