DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Dry Harbor Nursing Home in Middle Village, New York, has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #26 out of 594 facilities in New York, placing it in the top half, and #3 out of 57 in Queens County, meaning only two local facilities are rated higher. The facility's trend is stable, with the same number of concerns reported in both 2023 and 2025. Staffing is a strength, with a 4/5 star rating, a turnover rate of 34% which is lower than the state average, and more registered nurse coverage than 77% of facilities in New York. While there are no fines on record, which is a positive sign, there have been some concerns involving food safety practices and medication storage that need attention. For example, staff did not properly clean residents' hands during meal service, raising the risk of foodborne illness, and medications were found improperly labeled and stored, which could potentially harm residents. Overall, Dry Harbor Nursing Home demonstrates strong staffing and no fines, but it does have areas needing improvement.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In New York
- #26/594
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 34% turnover. Near New York's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most New York facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 54 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for New York. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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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 (34%)
14 points below New York average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
12pts below New York avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 15 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
4 deficiencies
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 staff interview and record review during the Recertification Survey conducted from 04/15/2025 to 04/22/2025, the facili...
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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
Based on record review and interview during the Recertification Survey conducted from 04/15/2025 to 04/22/2025 the facility did not ensure that a comprehensive person-centered care plan was developed ...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey conducted from 04/15/2025 to 04/22/2025, t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
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 conducted from 04/15/2025 to 04/22/2025, t...
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Aug 2023
4 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
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 interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification and Complaint Survey from 08/24/2023 to 08/31/2023, t...
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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, interview, and record review, during the recertification survey of 8/24/23 - 8/31/23, the facility failed ...
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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
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that medication and biologicals were labeled properly with the open da...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and record review during the recertification survey of 8/24/23 - 8/31/23, the facility failed to distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food servi...
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Jun 2021
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0568
(Tag F0568)
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 and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensur...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interviews and record review conducted during a Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensu...
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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 interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure t...
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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 record review and staff interview conducted during the Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ens...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview during the Recertification survey and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and staff interviews during the Recertification survey and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview during the Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure that medications and biologicals drugs were stored and labeled in accordance wit...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in New York.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most New York facilities.
- • 34% turnover. Below New York's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Dry Harbor's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within New York, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Dry Harbor Staffed?
CMS rates DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 34%, compared to the New York average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Dry Harbor?
State health inspectors documented 15 deficiencies at DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME during 2021 to 2025. These included: 15 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Dry Harbor?
DRY HARBOR 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 360 certified beds and approximately 333 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a large facility located in MIDDLE VILLAGE, New York.
How Does Dry Harbor Compare to Other New York Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in New York, DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (34%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Dry Harbor?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Dry Harbor Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in New York. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Dry Harbor Stick Around?
DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME has a staff turnover rate of 34%, 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 Dry Harbor Ever Fined?
DRY HARBOR NURSING HOME has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Dry Harbor on Any Federal Watch List?
DRY HARBOR 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.