Brookside Healthcare Center has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspections and stronger 4-star staffing and quality ratings. It reported 4.52 nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included food handling, infection control, and garbage disposal issues.
Last inspection: October 25, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5247.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
1.57
Nurse aides
2.46
Weekend nursing
3.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5%5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.8%6.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%4.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.7%14.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%2.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.5%22.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.8%8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%97.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
79.2 residents on an average day (82% of 97 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 45 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.