Dry Harbor Nursing Home
61 35 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Dry Harbor Nursing Home Compares
Dry Harbor Nursing Home is a 360-bed for-profit nursing facility in Middle Village, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 360 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.4% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (82% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (59% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.9% — better than the New York average of 20.5% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Dry Harbor Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Dry Harbor Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Middle Village.
What keeps Dry Harbor Nursing Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Dry Harbor Nursing Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.4% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Dry Harbor Nursing Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Dry Harbor Nursing Home maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 360 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Dry Harbor Nursing Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Dry Harbor Nursing Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Middle Village
Middle Village sits in Queens County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 359,534 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $72,028
- Median home value
- $575,600
Demographics for Queens County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Middle Village.
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