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Hempstead Park Nursing Home

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550251 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 92 Google reviews

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7/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 6.0)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in NY · Critically understaffed (RN) · $15,445 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report positive interactions with staff and appreciate recent facility updates, the recurring reports of unsanitary conditions and slow response times are significant red flags. We strongly recommend visiting the facility unannounced during a weekend or evening shift to observe staffing levels and cleanliness for yourself before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

92 reviews on Google
Hempstead Park Nursing Home receives highly polarized reviews, with some families praising the staff's kindness and recent facility improvements, while others report severe neglect and unsanitary conditions. Common complaints include persistent odors of urine and feces, understaffing, and poor communication from medical staff. Families considering this facility should be aware of significant inconsistencies in the quality of care and cleanliness reported by visitors.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff5.0Clean2.0Activities7.0Meds2.0Memory2.0Comms3.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Friendly and welcoming front desk staff
  • Helpful social work and intake team
  • Engaging activities and community events
  • Recent facility updates and improvements

Concerns

  • Persistent odors of urine and feces throughout the facility (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and slow response times to patient needs (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor medical communication and dismissive doctors (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Facility cleanliness and outdated/broken furniture (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Elevator maintenance and accessibility issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 120 analyzed

5
73
4
14
3
3
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3
1
27

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has recently undergone some updates; could you show us some of the areas that have been renovated and how you plan to continue improving the environment?
  • 2Given the size of the facility, what is your current process for ensuring that residents receive timely assistance when they press their call lights?
  • 3We understand that maintaining a fresh environment is a challenge in any large facility; what is your daily protocol for housekeeping and managing odors in the resident wings?
  • 4Could you walk us through how your medical team communicates updates to families, and how we can best stay in the loop regarding our loved one's care plan?
  • 5We’ve heard great things about the activities and community events here; could you tell us more about the social calendar and how residents are encouraged to participate?
  • 6With the elevators being a key part of navigating a facility this size, what is your maintenance schedule to ensure they remain reliable and accessible for residents?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The conditions were horrible. The smell of feces and urine permeated from the first floor to the third floor. The staff did not seem to be concerned with whether or not residents were clean or comfortable.

Local Guide/Visitor · 2025☆☆☆☆

My father was in the rehab facility for less than a week when he became extremely dehydrated and got so sick he was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with septic shock and within three weeks he died!

Long-term resident's family · 2022☆☆☆☆

My sister is there and she's left in her own urine and feces many times the food is very horrible and the facility is out dated dirty and the temperature there be very chilly no physical therapy is giving to her.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 92 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.33hrs
44%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.06hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
59%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility68.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
68.2%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Nassau
94.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.0%
Better than Avg
Here
11.0%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Nassau
31.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.6%
Better than Avg
Here
6.6%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Nassau
11.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
14.4%
NY
14.8%
Nassau
13.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.1%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Nassau
15.5%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.0%
Better than Avg
Here
12.0%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Nassau
14.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility18.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.5%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Nassau
82.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility47.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
47.2%
US
79.7%
NY
78.8%
Nassau
83.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Nassau
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (7.6)
9 complaint-triggered
$15,445 in fines

Families have filed reports triggering 9 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about resident protection and accident prevention. The facility shows recurring issues with accident hazards and safety, medication management, and resident protection from abuse that persist across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated safety violations and complaint-driven investigations suggests families should carefully evaluate this facility's ability to maintain consistent care standards.

Aug 5, 2025Routine
9
0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0840Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Aug 5, 2025Complaint
3
0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0838Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Jan 3, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 20, 2024Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Dec 5, 2023Routine
7
0161Potential for harm · Widespread

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0710Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Dec 5, 2023Complaint
3
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0776Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 20, 2024

$15,445

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Hempstead Park Nursing Home

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Melnicke, Michael

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Melnicke, MichaelOfficer / DirectorMelnicke, IsraelManagerSirkis, AvromManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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