Brookside Retirement Community
Overbrook, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175145) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (785) 665-7124 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookside Retirement Community has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brookside Retirement Community reports total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Brookside Retirement Community has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Brookside Retirement Community is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Overbrook, Kansas, operating under for-profit corporate ownership since it was first Medicare/Medicaid-certified in March 1985. The facility currently serves an average of 47.7 residents daily and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brookside holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.82 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $14,069.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which applies to homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookside Retirement Community has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.82 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a 44.9% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookside is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 47.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 27, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (785) 665-7124 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 665-7124 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175145?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.