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Nursing Home · Middle Village, NY
61 35 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village · Middle Village, NY 11379
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Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 360 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Dry Harbor Nursing Home has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.97 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.2 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Dry Harbor Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising specific nursing supervisors and rehab staff for their dedication and compassion, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and hygiene. While many reviewers highlight successful rehabilitation outcomes and helpful administrative support, a significant number of negative reviews cite issues with understaffing, lack of responsiveness, and poor medical oversight.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Staff quality is highly inconsistent; many reviewers name specific nurses as 'amazing' while others describe staff as 'rough,' 'lazy,' or 'unprofessional.'
Numerous families report extreme difficulty reaching social workers or getting updates on their loved ones' conditions.
Reports of biohazards, bedsores, and unclean bedding contrast with some reviewers who describe the facility as 'spotless.'
While some enjoy the holiday luncheons, multiple reviewers complain about cold, unappetizing food and dietary restrictions not being followed.
Recreational activities and holiday events are consistently praised for being well-organized and engaging for residents.
Several reviewers reported serious medical errors or neglect, including failure to address infections and weight loss.
Reviews regarding dementia care are mixed, with some families satisfied and others reporting neglect and lack of supervision.
Financial staff are frequently praised for helping families navigate complex insurance and Medicaid processes.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
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Distribution · 181 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“My father has asked me to say a huge thank you to everyone who took such great care of him during his stay. Special thanks to Tamara, the nursing supervisor on the 10th floor. Tamara, you were so kind to my father.”
“My grandmother has been here for several weeks due to a hip fracture. The rehab center employees and nurses are wonderful. A special thank you to Amarita for her guidance on the 4th floor and her help ensuring that everything runs especially smooth.”
“I’ve been trying to call my mother for three days. When I finally get somebody on the phone and express my concern for my mothers care, they are literally laughing at me.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Dry Harbor Nursing Home has recurring deficiencies in care planning, medication management, and fire safety systems across multiple surveys, with families filing complaint reports about abuse reporting and privacy violations. While the facility has corrected all identified issues, problems persist in the same areas, particularly with developing complete care plans and maintaining proper safety systems, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during visits.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Dry Harbor Nursing Home
for profit
Owners
Strasser, Jonathan
Owner
Key personnel
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Official Website
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