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Jefferson's Ferry
500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720 · Suffolk County · (631) 650-2700
60 certified beds, about 48 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335833 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 29, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since August 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.30 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.09 of those hours.
49.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
June 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews during the abbreviated survey (NY00374255) the facility did not ensure the resident's right to be free from abuse and neglect for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, During Activities of Daily living care Resident #1 fell from their chair to the floor and sustained an injury of a skin tear to the right lower extremity. Additionally, the resident struck their head on the floor and sustained a hematoma with an abrasion to their left forehead. Resident #1 was transported to the hospital for an evaluation. The finding is: The facility's policy titled, Resident Abuse and Reporting of Abuse dated 10/24/2022 documented, it will be the policy of the facility to ensure that each resident's rights will be free and protected from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. [...]
May 29, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
November 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00344039) the facility did not ensure that all residents were free from physical restraints imposed for the purpose of discipline or convenience and are not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. This was identified for 17 (Resident #1 through, Resident #17) of 17 residents observed with alarms and reviewed for restraints. Specifically, 1) Resident #1 was observed to have a chair and bed alarm. 2) Resident #2 was observed sitting on an alarm pad that was connected to their shirt by a cord. 3) Resident #3 was observed with a clip attached to the back of the collar and connected by a wire to an alarm box hooked to the back of Resident #3's wheelchair. [...]
May 31, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 5/28/2024, and completed on 5/31/2024, the facility did not ensure that food was served at a safe and appetizing temperature in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was identified for one (Unit 2 West) of two residents during the Dining Task. Specifically, the facility did not monitor the food temperatures of cold foods served to the residents. During a lunch meal observation on Unit 2 West, a tray of key lime pie with whipped cream measured a temperature of 66.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The finding is: An undated facility policy and procedure titled Log Recording and Thermometer Possession Culinary Management documented all food temperatures to be taken and logged immediately when food arrived at the designated unit. [...]
August 30, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- C Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, during the Recertification Survey initiated on 8/24/2022 and completed on 8/30/2022, the facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a contingency plan for staff who are not fully vaccinated to mitigate the transmission and spread of COVID-19. This was identified for one [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1] of one unvaccinated, medically exempted, staff reviewed for COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, the facility policy and procedure did not include a contingency plan for staff who are not fully vaccinated. Additionally, LPN #1's medical exemption form did not specify which authorized or licensed COVID-19 vaccine is clinically contraindicated for the staff member. The finding is: [...]
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on May 29, 2025, 1 on May 31, 2024, 1 on August 30, 2022.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- D Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.30 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.09 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.75 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.95 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.07 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.53 on weekdays and 4.75 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 13.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.75 in April to June 2025 to 5.30 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.30 | 1.09 | 5.53 | 4.75 | 13.6% | 0 of 90 | 48 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.59 | 1.10 | 5.80 | 5.05 | 14.2% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.50 | 1.03 | 5.68 | 5.02 | 15.8% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.75 | 1.23 | 5.96 | 5.23 | 25.8% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.2 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.4 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.7 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.0 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ACTIVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danowski, James | Corporate director | Individual | 05/24/2010 | |
| Darwell, Wendy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Davidow, Lawrence | Corporate director | Individual | 09/07/2022 | |
| Engelhardt, Debra | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2019 | |
| Kubasek-Shemitz, Kim | Corporate director | Individual | 05/31/2019 | |
| Roberts, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 09/07/2022 | |
| Shattes, Wayne | Corporate director | Individual | 05/08/1997 | |
| Sini, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2007 | |
| Snyder, Gloria | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Amtmann, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/09/2015 | |
| Caulfield, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2009 | |
| Comerford, Anthony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2016 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 13, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 31, 2024: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 30, 2022: "Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19"
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson Stati, 2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a Port Jefferson, 2.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U Port Jefferson, 3.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center St. James, 3.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond St. James, 3.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Smithtown, 5.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset, 5.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Jefferson's Ferry's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Jefferson's Ferry 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Jefferson's Ferry get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 29, 2025. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Jefferson's Ferry been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Jefferson's Ferry accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Jefferson's Ferry?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: ACTIVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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