Inspection Reports for
Dry Harbor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
61-35 Dry Harbor Rd, Middle Village, NY 11379, United States, NY, 11379
Back to Facility ProfileCitations (last 4 years)
Citations (over 4 years)
8.5 citations/year
Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
67% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 citations/yearCitations per year
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 35
Capacity: 61
Citations: 4
Date: Apr 22, 2025
Visit Reason
The Recertification Survey was conducted from 04/15/2025 to 04/22/2025 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for Dry Harbor Nursing Home.
Findings
The survey identified multiple deficiencies including failure to timely report an injury of unknown source, lack of a comprehensive care plan for osteoporosis, and improper medication administration where medications were left unattended and falsely documented as given.
Citations (4)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or injury of unknown source to the State Survey Agency as required.
Failure to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan addressing osteoporosis for Resident #277.
Failure to ensure services met professional standards of quality, specifically Licensed Practical Nurse left medications on Resident #27's overbed table and falsely documented administration.
Failure to provide pharmaceutical services that assure accurate dispensing and administration of medications, resulting in medications left unattended for Resident #27.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for accidents: 3
Residents reviewed for care planning: 4
Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 5
Total sampled residents: 38
Facility total capacity: 61
Facility census: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant #6 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding discovery of discoloration on Resident #270's left hip |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding failure to report injury and care plan responsibilities |
| Registered Nurse #3 | Registered Nurse Supervisor | Interviewed about care plan creation for Resident #277 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #2 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed about medication administration and leaving medications on Resident #27's table |
| Medical Doctor #1 | Medical Doctor | Interviewed about medication orders and administration for Resident #27 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed about medication rounds and observation of medications left on Resident #27's table |
| Registered Nurse #1 | Registered Nurse Supervisor | Interviewed about medication administration record and suspected medication left by night shift nurse |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Citations: 10
Date: Apr 22, 2025
Visit Reason
Inspection revealed 4 standard health citations and 6 life safety code citations, all Level 2 severity, all corrected by mid-2025.
Findings
Inspection revealed 4 standard health citations and 6 life safety code citations, all Level 2 severity, all corrected by mid-2025.
Citations (10)
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Pharmacy srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records
Reporting of alleged violations
Services provided meet professional standards
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Electrical systems - other
Fire alarm system - testing and maintenance
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Physical environment
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 1
Date: Jan 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an abbreviated survey to investigate a complaint regarding a Certified Nursing Assistant posting a resident's image on social media without consent.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved a Certified Nursing Assistant posting Resident #4 on their TikTok social media account without obtaining consent. The resident was unaware and unable to retain the information. The staff member was terminated, and the facility conducted in-services and policy updates. The complaint was substantiated as Past Noncompliance with no potential harm.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident was treated with respect and dignity, specifically regarding privacy and confidentiality, when a Certified Nursing Assistant posted a video of Resident #4 on TikTok without consent. The facility took corrective actions including termination of the staff member, in-services on abuse and social media policies, and policy updates.
Citations (1)
Failure to ensure resident privacy and confidentiality by posting a resident on social media without consent.
Report Facts
Staff in-service percentages: 94
Registered Nurses in-service percentage: 62.2
Licensed Practical Nurses in-service percentage: 82
Certified Nursing Assistants in-service percentage: 91.3
Staff interviewed: 14
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant #3 | Named in the finding for posting resident on social media without consent and subsequently terminated. | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #4 | Reported the social media post to Risk Manager. | |
| Risk Manager #2 | Informed Director of Nursing about the social media post. | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Conducted investigation, terminated CNA #3, and led in-services on dignity and social media policies. |
| Administrator | Administrator | Informed about the incident, confirmed termination of CNA #3, and described policy updates and in-services. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Citations: 1
Date: Jan 27, 2025
Visit Reason
One standard health citation for personal privacy/confidentiality of records, Level 2 severity, corrected by October 2024.
Findings
One standard health citation for personal privacy/confidentiality of records, Level 2 severity, corrected by October 2024.
Citations (1)
Personal privacy/confidentiality of records
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Citations: 9
Date: Aug 31, 2023
Visit Reason
Multiple standard health and life safety code citations, all Level 2 severity, including care plan, food sanitation, reporting violations, and building construction issues, all corrected by late 2023.
Findings
Multiple standard health and life safety code citations, all Level 2 severity, including care plan, food sanitation, reporting violations, and building construction issues, all corrected by late 2023.
Citations (9)
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Reporting of alleged violations
Building construction type and height
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Electrical systems - receptacles
Maintenance, inspection & testing - doors
Sprinkler system - installation
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Citations: 2
Date: Oct 6, 2022
Visit Reason
Two standard health citations related to reporting alleged violations and reasonable suspicion of a crime, Level 2 severity, corrected by November 2022.
Findings
Two standard health citations related to reporting alleged violations and reasonable suspicion of a crime, Level 2 severity, corrected by November 2022.
Citations (2)
Reporting of alleged violations
Reporting of reasonable suspicion of a crime
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Citations: 7
Date: Jun 29, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of a Recertification and Abbreviated survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for Dry Harbor Nursing Home.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to provide quarterly financial statements to residents or their representatives, inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, incomplete care plans especially related to anticoagulant use, inadequate infection control practices related to IV/PICC line care and oxygen tubing management, and improper medication storage and labeling.
Citations (7)
Failure to provide quarterly statements of resident personal funds to residents or their representatives within 30 days after the end of the quarter.
Inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments with missing diagnoses of Anxiety Disorder and Depression.
Failure to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing anticoagulant medication use.
Failure to review and revise resident care plans by the interdisciplinary team after assessments.
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and care for residents with IV Heplock and PICC lines, including failure to change dressings and monitor for infection.
Failure to ensure medications and biologicals were properly labeled with opening dates and resident names, and medication refrigerators were not consistently monitored or maintained within acceptable temperature ranges.
Failure to implement infection prevention and control practices, including oxygen tubing observed touching the floor for residents receiving oxygen therapy.
Report Facts
Resident sample size: 39
Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 5
Residents affected by deficiencies: 1
Residents affected by deficiencies: 1
Residents affected by deficiencies: 2
Residents affected by deficiencies: 2
Inspection date: Jun 29, 2021
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN Supervisor #4 | Registered Nurse Supervisor | Interviewed regarding care plan development and responsibility |
| MDS Assessor | Interviewed regarding MDS assessment inaccuracies and care plan responsibilities | |
| MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding scheduling and review of MDS assessments | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Assistant Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding care plan audits and medication labeling |
| Director of Social Work and Recreation (DSW/R) | Director of Social Work and Recreation | Interviewed regarding financial statements and care plan monitoring |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding mailing of financial statements | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #1) | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding PICC line dressing care |
| Registered Nurse (RN #1) | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding PICC line dressing care and IV Heplock monitoring |
| Infection Control/Risk Manager & In-service Coordinator (ICRM) | Interviewed regarding infection control practices and staff re-education | |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS #1) | Registered Nurse Supervisor | Interviewed regarding monitoring of PICC line dressing changes |
| Recreation Leader (RL) | Interviewed regarding oxygen tubing infection control | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #7) | Certified Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding oxygen tubing infection control |
| Infection Control Nurse (ICN) | Interviewed regarding infection control training and monitoring | |
| Acting Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) | Acting Director of Nursing Services | Interviewed regarding oxygen tubing infection control and care plan responsibilities |
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