Quick answers
- Where is Hempstead Park Nursing Home?
- 800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, in Nassau County, New York.
- What is the phone number of Hempstead Park Nursing Home?
- (516) 705-9700, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Hempstead Park Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Hempstead Park Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $15,445.
- What did inspectors find at Hempstead Park Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 8, 2021 to June 30, 2026), Medicare lists 33 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 8, 2021 to June 30, 2026), Hempstead Park Nursing Home had 33 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $15,445 in total (1 fine, the latest on March 20, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day; the New York average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 5, 2025 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 5, 2025 (standard health inspection); June 24, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 30, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 14 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level 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.”
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level 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.”
F0840 Level 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.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0838 Level 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.”
Previous cycle: December 5, 2023 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 5, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 5, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0584 Level 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.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0710 Level D
“Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0776 Level D
“Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.”
Earlier cycle: November 8, 2021 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 8, 2021 (standard health inspection); December 5, 2023 (complaint investigation); March 20, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level 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.”
F0836 Level 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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (11)
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level E
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0351 Level C
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0531 Level C
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $15,445 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $15,445 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.14 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.31 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.89 | 3.20 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.18 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 22.7% | 40.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 52.0% | 39.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Sunshine Care Corp.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melnicke, Michael | Direct owner | 100% | June 3, 1998 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 251 |
| Average residents per day | 239.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Legal business name | Sunshine Care Corp |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1998-09-30 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Data Not Available |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 |
| County | Nassau County |
| State | New York |
| Phone | (516) 705‑9700 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335808 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing0.3 mi · Uniondale, NY · 3 of 5 stars
- Mayfair Care Center1.0 mi · Hempstead, NY · 1 of 5 stars
- Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center1.2 mi · Hempstead, NY · 3 of 5 stars
- A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility1.3 mi · Uniondale, NY · 1 of 5 stars
- Fulton Commons Care Center Inc1.6 mi · East Meadow, NY · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Nassau University Medical Center2.7 mi · East Meadow, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Mount Sinai South Nassau5.6 mi · Oceanside, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center6.2 mi · New Hyde Park, NY · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13