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Senior care in Hempstead

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Hempstead is in Nassau County. New York's Department of Health licenses assisted living through the ACF/ALR system, with SNALR certification for memory care.

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Nassau's largest village and a dense, transit-rich hub with the LIRR Hempstead Branch terminus and real affordable senior housing stock, near Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.

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Hempstead is in Nassau County. Senior care here is regulated by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). We list 1 verified community in Hempstead, and an advisor can cover the surrounding area at no cost to your family.

Verified communities in Hempstead

Every community below was confirmed against the operator's own published information. We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterNursing Home1 Greenwich Street
Hempstead, OH 11550		Nassau
How New York licenses assisted living. New York layers Adult Care Facility, ALR, EALR and SNALR certifications rather than issuing one flat license. Read the full explanation →
What to ask on a tour. Ask to see the state inspection report, the memory-care disclosure/certification if marketed, the all-in cost at your parent's care level, the three-year rate increase history, and the overnight staffing ratio. Read the full explanation →

Care options in Hempstead

Assisted Living in Hempstead

Help with daily activities in a New York State Adult Care Facility with Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification, with meals, housekeeping and medication assistance included.

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Memory Care in Hempstead

Secured, dementia-specific care delivered through a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) certification -- New York's add-on certification for memory care, layered onto an ALR license.

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Nursing Homes in Hempstead

Skilled nursing facilities licensed under 10 NYCRR Part 415, a separate rule chapter from assisted living, providing 24-hour licensed nursing care and short-term rehabilitation.

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In-Home Care in Hempstead

Caregivers and skilled clinicians who come to the home, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support.

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Independent Living in Hempstead

Age-restricted apartments and campuses with dining, activities and light services, for adults who do not need daily hands-on care.

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Hospice Care in Hempstead

Comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, delivered at home, in a facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.

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Questions families ask

How much spending money is a Medicaid nursing home resident allowed to keep each month in New York?

New York's Nursing Home Resident Personal Needs Allowance is $50 per month - the amount a Medicaid-funded nursing home resident is permitted to keep from their own income for personal expenses, with the rest going toward the cost of their care. According to the NY State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), this figure has been unchanged since the 1980s, and NYSOFA notes that 33 other states currently pay a higher PNA, ranging from $52 to $200.

What is the MLTC special income standard for Long Island and why does it matter for Medicaid home care?

The special income standard for housing expenses, available to certain individuals enrolled in a Managed Long Term Care plan, varies by NYSDOH region - for the Long Island region specifically, it is $1,701.00. This regional figure is higher than most upstate regions (for comparison, the Central New York region's is $426 and the Western region's is $341), reflecting Long Island's higher housing costs, and remains in effect until updated federal poverty levels are published.

How much does assisted living cost in New York State?

According to CareScout's 2025 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost of an assisted living community (private one-bedroom) in New York State is $225 per day, or about $7,110 per month and $85,320 per year. This is a statewide median - CareScout's published state-level data tables do not break out a separate Long Island or metro New York figure.

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