Brookside Multicare Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 26, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/17/2024 and completed on 6/26/2024, the facility did not ensure that all drugs were stored in accordance with professional standards. This was identified for three (Carnation, Broadway, and Azaelia) of seven units reviewed for the medication storage task. Specifically, 1) The Carnation unit medication storage Room was observed on 6/21/2024 with four bottles of Aspirin (blood thinner) 325 milligrams with an expiration date of 4/2024; 2) The Broadway Unit medication storage room was observed on 6/21/2024 with nine bottles of Aspirin 325 milligrams and three bottles of Vitamin B12 (a vitamin supplement) with an expiration date of 4/2024; and 3) The Azaelia Unit medication storage room was… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Nov 2, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 10/25/2022 and completed on 11/2/2022 the facility did not ensure that housekeeping and maintenance services were provided to maintain a sanitary, orderly, comfortable, and homelike environment on 4 of 7 residential units and the main kitchen area. Specifically, 1) On the [NAME] unit, in room number 16, there were water stains on the ceiling, patched areas of wall that were not painted, floor molding missing from the sink area, a hole in the wall behind the room entrance door, and broken wood covering radiator pipes; 2) On the Broadway unit, in room 22 a dry dirt-like substance was observed on the floor and in the grout at the resident's bedside, in the corners of the room, and in front of… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Nov 2, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 10/25/2022 and completed on 11/2/2022, the facility did not ensure that the resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as possible. This was identified for 2 (Resident #307 and Resident #159) of 7 residents reviewed for accidents and in the Carnation/Broadway unit dining room. Specifically, 1) A bottle of Pharma [NAME] [MEDICATION(S)] (CBD) Oil, a bottle D-Mannose capsules (Supplement for urinary tract), a bottle of Acidophilus 100 million organism tablets, and a bottle of Cranberry 4200 milligram (mg) with vitamin C soft gels, were observed unattended on Resident #307 bedside table, 2) Two Acetaminophen tablets were observed in a souffle cup on Resident #159's bedside… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF919Nov 2, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 10/25/2022 and completed on 11/2/2022, the facility did not ensure that residents are adequately equipped to call for staff assistance through a communication system directly to a staff member or centralized staff work area from each resident's bedside. This was identified for 3 (Resident #137 #240 and #252) of 11 residents in the initial pool reviewed for Environmental Task. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Nov 25, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 11/19/2025 and completed on 11/25/2025 the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner that promoted maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life. This was identified for two (2) (Resident #116 and Resident #140) of seven (7) residents reviewed for Dignity. Specifically, during a lunch meal observation on 11/20/2025, Certified Nursing Assistant #2 and Registered Nurse #2 were observed standing over the residents while they fed the residents the lunch meal.The finding is: The facility policy titled Assisting with Feeding dated 01/21/2025 documented residents who cannot feed themselves will be fed with attention to safety,… […]