Quick answers
- Where is Brookside Care Center?
- 3506 Washington Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144, in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Brookside Care Center?
- (262) 653-3800, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Brookside Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Brookside Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $44,970 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Brookside Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 9, 2023 to June 18, 2026), Medicare lists 14 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 9, 2023 to June 18, 2026), Brookside Care Center had 14 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $44,970 in total (2 fines, the latest on July 11, 2025) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 4.82 hours per resident per day; the Wisconsin average is 4.25 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 18, 2026 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 18, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
Previous cycle: November 14, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 14, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 11, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 11, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0760 Level G
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
Earlier cycle: August 9, 2023 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 9, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (6)
K0131 Level E
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0541 Level E
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $44,970 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | Fine | $23,000 |
| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $21,970 |
| January 31, 2025 | Payment denial | from March 4, 2025, 20 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.13 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.01 | 2.61 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.82 | 4.25 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.85 | 3.75 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.2% | 46.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 23.7% | 40.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County Div of Public Health | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 12, 1995 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 154 |
| Average residents per day | 142.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-12-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3506 Washington Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144 |
| County | Kenosha County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (262) 653‑3800 |
| CMS Certification Number | 525556 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Avina of Kenosha0.3 mi · Kenosha, WI · 2 of 5 stars
- Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center1.6 mi · Kenosha, WI · 1 of 5 stars
- Clairidge House2.0 mi · Kenosha, WI · 2 of 5 stars
- Avina on 32nd3.7 mi · Kenosha, WI · 1 of 5 stars
- Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center3.8 mi · Kenosha, WI · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Froedtert South Inc.2.5 mi · Kenosha, WI · Acute Care Hospital
- Aurora Medical Center Kenosha3.5 mi · Kenosha, WI · Acute Care Hospital
- Ascension All Saints Hospital9.1 mi · Racine, WI · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13