Nursing homes › New York › Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 · 6317242200 · 353 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Optima Care, a group operating 8 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $197,481 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.91 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.90. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 22%.
All-time on record: 15 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-31 | Fine | $3,145 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENDEL, BORIS | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 01/24/2018 |
| ROVT, ALEXANDER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 90% | since 01/24/2018 |
| MENDEL, ERIC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 01/24/2018 |
| MENDEL, ERIC | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/24/2018 |
| AVINARI, ILANA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/24/2018 |
| CAHILL, KEVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/13/2020 |
| CHAUDHRY, JAHANZEB | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2019 |
| MENDEL, ERIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/24/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335175. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.