Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-05 · Fire 2025-08-05
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Hempstead, NY
Hempstead Park Nursing Home
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $15,445 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY
(516) 705-9700
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
251
Certified beds
Average residents
233
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-09-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.32
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.94
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.95
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.02
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.67
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.16
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.33
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.01
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.34
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
8,907
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
25.33
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9838
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0.75
Baseline 19.75% · Performance 21.08% · Measure score 0.75 · Achievement 0.75 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.50% · Performance 7.83% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
9.38
Baseline 29.41% · Performance 25.34% · Measure score 9.38 · Achievement 9.38 · Improvement 8.42
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.24 hours · Performance 3.04 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.17% |
10.72%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 8.89% · Lower 95% interval 6.69% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.45 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 35 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 35 |
| Discharge self-care score | 31.25% |
53.69%
22.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 32 |
| Discharge mobility score | 37.5% |
50.94%
13.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 32 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 35 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.83% |
7.12%
0.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 11.11% · Lower 95% interval 4.37% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 34.38% |
56.45%
22.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 32 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 8.33% |
25.2%
16.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 24 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.7
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 68.8% |
91.2%
22.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
24.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 70.0% · Q2 72.5% · Q3 66.2% · Q4 66.5% · 4Q avg 68.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.6% |
95.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% |
3.0%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.6% |
18.5%
6.9 pts better
|
11.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 19.3% · Q3 13.7% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 11.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
6.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.4% |
13.5%
0.1 pts better
|
19.6%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 17.5% · 4Q avg 13.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.1% |
14.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.3% · Q2 18.5% · Q3 12.8% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 16.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.2% |
15.1%
3.9 pts better
|
16.3%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.8% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 6.6% · 4Q avg 11.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.0% |
15.5%
3.5 pts better
|
14.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 10.2% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 6.6% · 4Q avg 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.6%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.8% |
1.4%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.7% |
20.8%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.3% · Q2 28.4% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 24.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
6.9%
2.4 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 22.7% |
76.7%
54 pts worse
|
81.7%
59 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 26.9% · Q3 26.2% · Q4 12.8% · 4Q avg 22.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.3% |
9.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.3% · Observed 15.3% · Expected 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.8% |
1.2%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 47.2% |
78.8%
31.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
32.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 47.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.7% |
20.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.7% · Observed 26.4% · Expected 29.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-05 · Fire 2023-12-05
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-11-08 · Fire 2021-11-08
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-02-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-01-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-01-07
C · Minimal harm
2021-11-08
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-01-07
C · Minimal harm
2021-11-08
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-01-07
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F840 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-09-30
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-05
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-03
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-03
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-03-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F776 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2024-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-08-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-08
F836 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$15,445
2024-03-20
Fine
Fine · fine $15,445
Fine
Ownership
Melnicke, Michael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Melnicke, Israel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Melnicke, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sirkis, Avrom
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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