Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Hempstead Park Nursing Home
800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY · (516) 705-9700
- Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
- Certified beds
- 251
- Residents per day
- 239
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- September 30, 1998
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in New York.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
This home carries CMS's abuse icon, which caps its inspection rating at 2 stars and so its overall rating at 4.
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Where it sits among New York homes
Hempstead Park Nursing Home carries 72.75 inspection points. That is fewer than 23% of New York's 589 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in New York: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–12 pts
- 4★ 12–27 pts
- 3★ 27–46 pts
- 2★ 46–82 pts
- 1★ over 82 pts
Bars show every rated home in New York by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
33 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (1)
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Everything else, by area of care
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation7E
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- E
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care6D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights5E
- D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- E
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.
- D
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- D
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.
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Administration4D
- D
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.
- C
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.
- D
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
- D
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service3D
- D
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.
- D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- D
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.
Nursing and Physician Services2E
- E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- D
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Environmental1D
- D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Infection Control1E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspection history
2025-08-05
14 health deficiencies · 1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
2023-12-05
9 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2021-11-08
10 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 19 min of nursing staff time a day, 27 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 19 min
New York average
3 h 41 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 23% of nursing staff and 52% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$15,445 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-20 | Fine | $15,445 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.7 pts worse | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.2 pts better | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine23.5 pts worse | 68.3% | 91.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine5.8 pts worse | 89.4% | 95.2% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.2 pts better | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms10 pts better | 10.1% | 20.1% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.9 pts better | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication1.3 pts better | 11.9% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.4 pts better | 8.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened7.7 pts better | 3.4% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.5 pts better | 5.2% | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderAbout the same | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.1 pts better | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence4.6 pts worse | 23.2% | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.5 pts better | 5.0% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine50.4 pts worse | 27.2% | 77.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visitAbout the same | 9.4% | 9.4% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.5 pts worse | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine39.2 pts worse | 39.7% | 78.9% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission5 pts better | 15.6% | 20.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
4 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melnicke, Michael | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 100% | 9 facilities |
| Melnicke, Israel | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Melnicke, Michael | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Sirkis, Avrom | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
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Fire safety
11 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke4E
- E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Construction3F
- F
Use approved construction type or materials.
- F
Use approved construction type or materials.
- E
Use approved construction type or materials.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2E
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Egress1D
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services1C
- C
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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Other homes nearby
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Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- D
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 25 min
- Fines
- $0
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Mayfair Care Center
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 31 min
- Fines
- $41,308
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Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- J
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 11 min
- Fines
- $16,153