Brookline Nursing and Rehab

  About Brookline Nursing and Rehab

  Brookline Nursing and Rehab Owner & Operator Information

  Brookline Nursing and Rehab Ratings and Inspection Scores

The Brookline Nursing and Rehab facility has received ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) on its performance in several areas. The overall rating, which is based on a health inspection score, is currently 3 out of 5 stars, indicating that the facility meets the minimum standards set by CMS but falls short in some aspects. The quality rating, however, stands at 4 out of 5 stars, suggesting that the facility excels in providing high-quality care to its residents.Inspectors have conducted multiple cycles of inspections, with scores ranging from 48 to 76 across different time periods. While there are fluctuations, the weighted all cycles score indicates a general trend towards improvement over time. The staffing rating is currently at 2 out of 5 stars, suggesting that some concerns remain regarding the facility's staffing levels and quality. Overall, while Brookline Nursing and Rehab has made progress in certain areas, it still needs to address some key issues to achieve better ratings and meet the high standards set by CMS.

  Nursing Hours Spent Per Patient

The data provided by the CMS shows a concerning trend in nursing hours spent per patient at Brookline Nursing and Rehab, with averages significantly lower than both state and national averages. Specifically, the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) spend per patient is 0.79 hours, compared to the state average of 0.67 hours and the national average of 0.67 hours. Similarly, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) spend an average of 0.92 hours per patient, which is lower than both the state and national averages. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Total Licensed Staff also show significantly lower average nursing hours spent per patient compared to their respective state and national averages. The facility's overall Total Nursing Hours Spent per Resident on Average is 3.41 hours, which falls below the state average of 3.81 hours and the national average of 3.84 hours. These findings suggest that Brookline Nursing and Rehab may be experiencing staffing challenges or have higher case mix rates, warranting further investigation to ensure adequate care for its residents.

The nursing staff of Brookline Nursing and Rehab spends LESS time on average with its residents than the state average and LESS time than the national average for total nursing hours spent per resident.

Type	Facility	State / National Avg
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hours	0.47	0.79 / 0.67
Case Mix	0.63	0.64 / 0.66
Adjusted	0.50	NA / NA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Hours	0.96	0.92 / 0.88
Case Mix	0.83	NA / NA
Adjusted	1.01	NA / NA
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Hours	1.98	2.09 / 2.29
Case Mix	2.16	NA / NA
Adjusted	2.09	NA / NA
Total Licensed Staff
Hours	1.43	1.71 / 1.54
Physical Therapist (PT)
Hours	0.07	0.09 / 0.07
Total Nursing Hours Spent per Resident on Average
Hours	3.41	3.80 / 3.84
Case Mix	3.61	3.66 / 3.82
Adjusted	3.60	NA / NA

  Quality Measures

Quality Measures for Long Stay Residents in Nursing HomesA total of 27 quality measures were assessed and rated, resulting in the following findings: Strong Performers: Four measures demonstrated excellent performance: 94.8% of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qM454) 90.4% of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qM472) 95.2% of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qM454) 77.7% of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (qM471) Moderate Performers: Four measures demonstrated acceptable performance: 94.8% of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qM454) 86.5% of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qM472) 95.2% of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qM454) 77.7% of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (qM471) Weak Performers: Eight measures demonstrated inadequate performance: <1% of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qM419) <1% of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qM434) 5.2% of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qM410) 5.2% of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qM410) 4.0% of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qM430) 3.9% of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (qM409) 3.5% of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qM410) 16.6% of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qM430) Inadequate Performers: The remaining nine measures demonstrated inadequate performance: <1% of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened (qM451) 17.7% of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication (qM452) 6.7% of high-risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qM453) 21.7% of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qM419) 1.9% of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qM434) 27.5% of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qM454) <1% of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qM472) 7.6% of high-risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qM453)

Desc.	Perc./ State Avg. / Comparison
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission (qm521) This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating	14.3% / 22.5% Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit (qm522) This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating	5.2% / 10.4% Better
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm551) This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating	0.8% / 1.5% Better
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm552) This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating	0.5% / 1.1% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased (qm401)	13.5% / 14.6% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (qm404)	4.6% / 6.6% Better
Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder (qm405)	55.3% / 56.5% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder (qm406)	0.8% / 1.3% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (qm407)	4.3% / 1.9% Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (qm408)	6.5% / 3.9% Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (qm409)	0.4% / 0.2% Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qm410)	5.2% / 3.5% Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm415)	94.8% / 87.3% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qm419)	27.5% / 16.6% Worse
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm430)	90.4% / 70.1% Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qm434)	1.9% / 1.5% Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened (qm451)	17.7% / 18.7% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication (qm452)	21.7% / 19.6% Worse
Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qm453)	6.7% / 7.6% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm454)	95.2% / 93.6% Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (qm471)	77.7% / 73.9% Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm472)	86.5% / 70.0% Better

  Hospitals Near Brookline Nursing and Rehab

Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near Brookline Nursing and Rehab.

Brookline Nursing and Rehab is near several hospitals, each with its own rating based on overall performance:

Hospital	5-Star Overall Rating
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER 503 NORTH 21ST STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011	2
GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL 400 HIGHLAND AVENUE LEWISTOWN, PA 17044	5
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL 252 SOUTH 4TH STREET LEBANON, PA 17042	5
PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER 2200 GOOD HOPE ROAD ENOLA, PA 17025	Not Available
MEADOWS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER 132 MEADOWS DRIVE CENTRE HALL, PA 16828	Not Available
PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE 2501 NORTH THIRD STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17110	Not Available

Ratings History for Brookline Nursing and Rehab

  Medical Professionals Associated with Brookline Nursing and Rehab

These are the doctors who are affiliated with Brookline Nursing and Rehab. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.

• AMY WHITSEL ( NURSE PRACTITIONER - CLEARFIELD-JEFFERSON PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATES PC )

  Local Nursing Homes

When evaluating nursing homes, it's important to consider other nearby facilities to understand the available options and make comparisons. Below is a list of nursing homes near Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation, including Brookline itself. This list is ranked based on each home's health inspection scores, also known as the "weighted all cycles score." Additionally, we provide the facility's 5-star overall rating for a more complete view of its performance. If a nursing home has been flagged by CMS for abuse, you'll see a special icon () next to its name.

The data is based on the dataset as of November 01, 2024.

Name	Health Inspection Score / Overall Rating
Homeland Center (HARRISBURG, PA)	12.667 / 5:
Stonebridge Health and Rehabilitation Center (DUNCANNON, PA)	16.667 / 4:
Valley View Haven, Inc (BELLEVILLE, PA)	32 / 4:
Richfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (RICHFIELD, PA)	36 / 3:
Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (MILLMONT, PA)	39.333 / 2:
Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk (STATE COLLEGE, PA)	41.333 / 4:
William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (LEWISTOWN, PA)	42 / 4:
Premier at Perry Village For Nursing and Rehab, Ll (NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA)	46.667 / 3:
Centre Care Rehabilitation and Wellness Services (BELLEFONTE, PA)	51.333 / 3:
Brookline Nursing and Rehab (MIFFLINTOWN, PA)	54 / 3:
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag (LEWISBURG, PA)	62 / 1:
Locust Grove Retirement Village (MIFFLIN, PA)	80 / 2:
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove (DUNCANNON, PA)	80.667 / 2:
The Gardens at Camp Hill (CAMP HILL, PA)	102 / 1:
Greenwood Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing (LEWISTOWN, PA)	129.333 / 1:
Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (MILLERSBURG, PA)	153 / 1:
The Gardens at West Shore (CAMP HILL, PA)	231.667 / 1:

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