Assisted living / New York / South Setauket
The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry
One Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720 · Suffolk County · (631) 650-2600
Enriched housing program · licensed for 87 residents · Licensed since 2001 · Operator: Active Retirement Community, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 700-S-291 · See the state record
The record in brief
The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 87 beds on its operating certificate, including 87 ALR, 87 EALR, 20 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 2 violations from 1 inspection; the latest report was issued on May 31, 2024.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 59 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 2 violations resulted from 1 inspection of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 0 inspections resulting in no violations."
May 31, 2024Relicensure Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
- §Disaster and emergency procedures
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 87 | September 2014 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 87 | September 2014 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 20 | April 2024 |
The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $264/day EALR $330/day SNALR $399/day
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.jeffersonsferry.org
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Active Retirement Community, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).
Other assisted living nearby
- The Village at South SetauketCentereach, under 1 mi · 200 residents · 7 violations
- Brightview Port JeffersonPort Jefferson Station, 2.5 mi · 90 residents · 3 violations
- Woodhaven Home for AdultsPort Jefferson Sta., 2.6 mi · 181 residents · 38 violations
- Echo Arms Adult HomePort Jefferson Station, 2.7 mi · 49 residents · 0 violations
- Sunrise of East SetauketEast Setauket, 3.0 mi · 109 residents · 12 violations
- The Bristal at Lake GroveLake Grove, 3.7 mi · 155 residents · 6 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Jefferson's FerrySouth Setauket, under 1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Long Island State Veterans HomeStonybrook, 1.7 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port JeffersonPort Jefferson Stati, 1.9 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation aPort Jefferson, 2.6 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C UPort Jefferson, 3.2 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, licence 700-S-291, enriched housing program, since July 30, 2001 (state file as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry care for?
- Its licence is for 87 residents.
- Has The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry had violations?
- 2 violations from 1 inspection from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR $264/day EALR $330/day SNALR $399/day Care level charges are extra.
- Does The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 20 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence, capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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