nursing home in Kenosha, WI
Brookside Care Center
3506 Washington Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144 · (262) 653-3800
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brookside Care Center at a glance
Brookside Care Center is a 154-bed government nursing home in Kenosha, Wisconsin (Kenosha County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Wisconsin average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 18, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $44,970.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.4% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 154
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kenosha County
- CMS Certification Number
- 525556
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.89 hrs | 4.21 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.27 hrs | 0.99 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 2.58 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.42 hrs | 3.77 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.5% | 39.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 37 | 100.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $44,970 | $48,150 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 154 | 77 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 142 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.9% | 74% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21% | 15.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 10.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.9% | 16.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.9% | 18.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.6% | 16.9% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26% | 24.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 95.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.4% | 82.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.6% | 86.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| July 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2025 |
| March 11, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| March 11, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| March 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| November 14, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 14, 2024 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 14, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 14, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| November 14, 2024 Complaint | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| November 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $44,970 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | Fine | $23,000 |
| January 31, 2025 | Payment Denial | 20 days from March 4, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $21,970 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOGDALA, LYNDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2026 |
| SIDHU, SARFRAZ Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2021 |
| BOGDALA, LYNDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2018 |
| CAPITO, TAMMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| KENOSHA COUNTY DIV OF PUBLIC HEALTH Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/1995 |
| BOGDALA, LYNDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2018 |
| SIDHU, SARFRAZ Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brookside Care Center's rating?
Brookside Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Wisconsin nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Brookside Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Wisconsin average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Brookside Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Brookside Care Center?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Brookside Care Center and how do I contact it?
Brookside Care Center is at 3506 Washington Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144. Phone: (262) 653-3800.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.