Total staff
211
Employees
180
Contractors
31
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
ValuCare
Nursing Home & Home Care · Hempstead, NY
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
ValuCare
Nursing Home & Home Care · Hempstead, NY
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
ValuCare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Live without worries with Valucare, an experienced home care provider in Hempstead, NY, offering home health aides, private duty nursing, and personal care. With a kind and highly trained team, older adults enjoy exceptional care for their unique needs. Housekeeping and homemaker services are also available to help older adults live a worry-free lifestyle.
To improve older adults’ living experiences, occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapies are conducted. Older adults enjoy a hassle-free dining experience with the agency preparing delectable and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Delivering care across New York, this home care provider is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years in the safety of their homes.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 309th out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 309th out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 47m per day
Rank #309 / 388Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 309th out of 388 homes in New York. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 388 New York SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs New York avg
-22%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 35m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 12m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at ValuCare
Home Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
85.9%
Rank #311 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th out of 433 homes in New York. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
238 days
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #559 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 559th out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
0.93:1
433% better than New York average
Avg staff/day
113
Average shift
7.4 hours
0% compared with New York average
Total staff hours (quarter)
77,435
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
40
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
113
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8.4%
6,518 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 12
Certified Nursing Assistant: 9
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 104 | 9 | 113 | 43,726 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 12 | 40 | 15,392 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 6,712 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,891 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2,191 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,357 | 72 | 78% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,028 | 73 | 79% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 938 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 840 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 511 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 412 | 56 | 61% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 287 | 39 | 42% | 7.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 7 | 8% | 7 |
113 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
40 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
23 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Dietitian
% of Days
100%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
78%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
79%
3 Administrator
% of Days
72%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
64%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
61%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
42%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
8%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$15K Rank #323 / 395Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 395 homes in New York. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New York average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 395 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77% lower than New York averageNew York average: $66K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than New York averageNew York average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New York averageNew York average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$15K
New York average
$66K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 20, 2024 · $15K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 20, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 20, 2024
$15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
12% better than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.1
In line with New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.2%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.5%
13% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.7%
11% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
61% better than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
30% better than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
16% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
12.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
12.2%
33% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
21% better than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.8%
24% worse than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.6%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.0%
66% worse than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
107% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.2%
40% worse than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
226
Medicare
17
7.5% of residents
Medicaid
206
91.2% of residents
Private pay or other
3
1.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for ValuCare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.9%
↓ 1.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2.4M
↓ ~$3.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$19.9M
↑ ~$2.6M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.3%
↓ 9.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$33.5M
Operating loss
-$2.4M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$33.5M Rank #175 / 383Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New York SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$2.4M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #117 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$19.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #117 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$36.0M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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0.4 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about ValuCare
What neighborhood is ValuCare in?
ValuCare is in the INGRAHAM neighborhood of Hempstead.
Is ValuCare in a walkable area?
ValuCare has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the address of ValuCare?
ValuCare is located at 550 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550.
What is the phone number of ValuCare?
(516) 345-4777 will put you in contact with the team at ValuCare.
Is ValuCare Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — ValuCare is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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