Hempstead Park Nursing Home
800 Front Street · Hempstead, NY · 11550 · 5167059700
251 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,445 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
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 September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
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 September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
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 January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $15,445 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335808 · certified since September 30, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.