Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
7 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Brookside Multicare Nursing Center Compares
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a 353-bed for-profit nursing facility in Smithtown, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.3%) is above the New York average of 13.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 353 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Smithtown, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (70% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Brookside Multicare Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Smithtown.
What keeps Brookside Multicare Nursing Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Brookside Multicare Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.3% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Brookside Multicare Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Brookside Multicare Nursing Center's rating advantage in Smithtown?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Smithtown
Smithtown sits in Suffolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 250,684 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $105,362
- Median home value
- $413,900
Demographics for Suffolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Smithtown.
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