Brookside is situated on the outskirts of Lowville, the County seat of the agriculturally-rich Lewis County. This small, close-knit community has a population of around 4000, and has all of the friendliness and advantages that one would expect from a small town. Services include a beauty/barber shop on the premises, a wood-working shop, parlor, exercise room, activity area, laundry facilities, dining TV.