HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Hempstead Park Nursing Home has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranking #513 out of 594 facilities in New York places it in the bottom half, and #35 out of 36 in Nassau County shows that only one local option is worse. While the facility's trend is improving, with issues decreasing from 8 in 2023 to 3 in 2025, there are still serious concerns regarding staffing, as they have a low RN coverage ranking that is worse than 89% of facilities in the state. On the positive side, staffing turnover is relatively low at 32%, below New York's average. However, the facility has incurred $15,445 in fines, which is concerning and suggests compliance issues. Specific incidents of concern include a lack of sufficient nursing staff to ensure resident safety and a situation where a resident with intact cognition was involved in a physical altercation with another resident due to inadequate supervision. Overall, while there are some strengths, families should carefully consider the significant weaknesses before making a decision.
- Trust Score
- F
- In New York
- #513/594
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 32% turnover. Near New York's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $15,445 in fines. Higher than 91% of New York facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for New York. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 24 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (32%)
16 points below New York average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below New York average (3.0)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
14pts below New York avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
The Ugly 24 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint #697429)...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/28/2025 and completed on ...
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MINOR
(C)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0838
(Tag F0838)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/28/2025 and completed on 08/5/2025, the f...
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Dec 2023
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 11/28/2023 and completed on ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (NY0...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (NY00327941), initiated on 11/28/...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 11/28/2023 and completed on 12/5/2023 the facility did not ensure that all services provided by the facility ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews conducted during a Recertification Survey initiated on 11/28/2023 and comple...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0710
(Tag F0710)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 11/28/2023 and completed on 12/5/2023...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2) Resident #79 has diagnoses including Hypertension, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizure Disorder. The 11/9/2023 quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment documented a Brief Interview for Mental Statu...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0776
(Tag F0776)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint # NY 00325593), initiated on 11/28/2023 and completed on 12/5/2023, the facility did not...
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Nov 2021
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview during the Recertification Survey and the Abbreviated survey (Complaint #NY00283512), compl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint #NY00284...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint #NY00261845 and...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on 11/8/2021, the facility did not ensure that...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2) The facility policy on Accident and Hazard Free Environment dated 3/31/2021 documented that the facility will provide an envi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on 11/8/2021, the facility did ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on 11/8/2021, the facility did n...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0836
(Tag F0836)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey and the Abbreviated Survey (Complaint # NY0026184...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3) Resident #112 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sepsis, and Stage ...
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May 2019
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey the facility did not ensure that a thorough investigatio...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey the facility did not ensure that a compreh...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure Comprehensive ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey, the facility did not ensure that each re...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 32% turnover. Below New York's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 24 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • $15,445 in fines. Above average for New York. Some compliance problems on record.
- • Grade F (23/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Hempstead Park's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within New York, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Hempstead Park Staffed?
CMS rates HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 32%, compared to the New York average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 71%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Hempstead Park?
State health inspectors documented 24 deficiencies at HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME during 2019 to 2025. These included: 23 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Hempstead Park?
HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 251 certified beds and approximately 235 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a large facility located in HEMPSTEAD, New York.
How Does Hempstead Park Compare to Other New York Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in New York, HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (32%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Hempstead Park?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the substantiated abuse finding on record and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Hempstead Park Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in New York. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Hempstead Park Stick Around?
HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME has a staff turnover rate of 32%, which is about average for New York nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Hempstead Park Ever Fined?
HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME has been fined $15,445 across 1 penalty action. This is below the New York average of $33,233. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Hempstead Park on Any Federal Watch List?
HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.