Dry Harbor Nursing Home

61 35 Dry Harbor Road · Middle Village, NY · 11379 · 7185654200

360 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 75
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 83
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 71
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.943.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.970.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.60≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year29%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (16 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    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 October 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Corrected August 12, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected August 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected August 12, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 29, 2021

    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 August 12, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 12, 2021 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335416 · certified since June 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.