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Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a

150 Dark Hollow Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 · Suffolk County · (631) 473-5400

120 certified beds, about 115 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1974

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335410 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on August 11, 2025, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).

Of 23 health citations since February 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $153,911 in the last three years; the largest was $153,911, and the latest is dated August 11, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.95 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.48 of those hours.

55.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).

CMS links it to Carerite Centers, an affiliated group of 34 nursing homes.

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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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 23 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
1K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
9E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
August 11, 2025Standard inspection · 9 citations
  1. K
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility failed to ensure that a resident requiring respiratory care is provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences. This was identified for two (2) (Resident #74 and Resident #119) of four (4) residents reviewed for Respiratory Care. Specifically, Resident #74 with a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease had a physician's order for supplemental oxygen and did not receive it. On 07/25/2025, the resident was in respiratory distress and was utilizing accessory muscles, appeared pale with gray lips, and verbalized I need air. [...]
  2. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey, initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was identified during the Kitchen Task observation. Specifically, 1) the walk-in freezer, the storage shelf in the kitchen, and the two-door reach-in freezer had one opened and undated food or food packages. 2) The cooked poultry meal temperatures were not maintained within the required range (above 135 degrees).
  3. E
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    F835 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, during the re-certification survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure it was administered in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This was identified for two (2) (Resident #74 and Resident #119) of (4) four residents reviewed for Respiratory care. Specifically, the facility was not effectively administered to ensure two (2) (Resident #74 and Resident #119) of (4) four residents were monitored for respiratory care. On 07/25/2025 and 07/28/2025, Resident #74 was observed without Oxygen in their portable Oxygen tank, and on 08/08/2025, Resident # 119 was observed without oxygen in their portable Oxygen tank. [...]
  4. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that each resident had the right to receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences. This was identified for one (Resident #40) of seven residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living. Specifically, during the Resident Council meeting on 07/21/2025, Resident # 40 stated they were not getting their showers as per their preference. A review of the record documented that Resident # 40 was receiving bed baths and not receiving showers as per the resident's care plan and preference. [...]
  5. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that services provided or arranged by the facility meet the current professional standards of quality. This was identified for two (Resident # 74 and Resident #119) of four residents during the Respiratory Care. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse #4 did not provide respiratory care to Resident #74 when the resident's oxygen tank was observed to be empty. The resident complained of difficulty breathing. Licensed Practical Nurse #4 dismissed the resident's complaint as a panic attack and that the resident was exaggerating their distress and proceeded to complete the medication administration to other residents. [...]
  6. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition. This was identified for one (Resident #7) of five residents reviewed for Limited Range of Motion. Specifically, during an observation on 07/22/2025 at 11:20 AM, Resident #7's breakfast tray was observed unopened and untouched on the overbed table. Resident #7 required setup help and was not assisted with their breakfast meal. The finding is: The facility's policy and procedure titled Assisting the Resident With In-Room Meals, revised on 2/14/2025, documented placing the (meal) tray on the overbed table or serving area. [...]
  7. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/112025, the facility did not ensure that each resident with a Pressure Ulcer or potential for a Pressure Ulcer received the necessary treatment and service consistent with professional standards of practice to promote healing, prevent infections, and prevent new ulcers from developing. This was identified for one (Resident #112) of three residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcers. Specifically, Resident #112, with a history of Stage 4 pressure ulcer, was observed on multiple occasions in bed on an air mattress that was set to 450 pounds and had a history of pressure ulcers and currently weighs 167 pounds. [...]
  8. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that all drugs were labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles, including the expiration dates. This was identified for one (Resident #66) of seven residents reviewed during medication pass observation, one (2 North medication cart) of two medication carts observed during the medication storage and labelling task, and for one (Resident #83) of three residents reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, 1) during medication pass observation, Resident #66's nebulizer treatment medication, Budesonide Inhalation, was not dated. 2) Unit 2 North medication cart was observed with a souffle cup containing three prepoured unlabeled medication tablets. [...]
  9. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/21/2025 and completed on 08/11/2025, the facility did not ensure it maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was identified for one (Resident #112) of one resident reviewed for infection control and one (Resident #19) of seven residents reviewed for Medication Pass Observation. Specifically, Resident #112 had a physician's order for Enhanced Barrier Precautions secondary to the use of an indwelling Foley Catheter. There was no Enhanced Barrier Precaution signage posted outside the resident's door to alert staff and visitors regarding the resident's precaution status. [...]
February 21, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2025 · disputed by the home (informal dispute resolution)
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and closed record reviews , during an abbreviated survey (NY00370917), the facility failed to ensure that each resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (1) out of three (3) residents. Specifically, on [DATE] at 8:01 PM, Resident #2 was evaluated for symptoms including fever and tachycardia. Nurse Practitioner #1 was notified on [DATE] at 6:30 PM of critical lab values and ordered to send Resident #2 to the hospital for an emergent blood transfusion. Registered Nurse Supervisor #1 documented Resident #2 would be sent to the hospital in the morning. Subsequently, on [DATE] at 1:20 AM, Resident #2 was found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and without respirations. Resident #2 expired at 2:01 AM. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy with the likelihood for serious injury, serious harm, or death for all residents.
  2. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00370917), the facility did not provide person-centered care and services necessary to maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for three of six residents (Resident #2 #3 #5) reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, (1) Resident #2 was identified as high risk for aspiration (choking) and was to be fed via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube (a feeding tube that allows nutrition directly through your stomach.) Resident #2 physician orders documented medications to be administered by mouth. (2) Resident #3 was evaluated by speech and deemed to be at risk for aspiration, a physician's order indicated a puree diet. Resident #3 was given a dog biscuit which Resident #3 ate and subsequently began coughing and noted with abnormal lung sounds (stridor). [...]
  3. E
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    F711 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00370917) the facility did not ensure the physician reviewed the resident's total program of care, including treatments at each visit and a decision about the continued appropriateness of the resident's current medical regimen for 2 out of 6 residents (Resident #5, #2) reviewed for Quality of Care. Specifically, (1) Resident #2 was admitted to the facility with orders for nothing to be administered by mouth and a feeding tube the facility did not address Resident #2 ability to receive oral medication or include an order for nothing by mouth (NPO) on the admission orders. Additionally, Physician Assistant #1 ordered Tylenol 325mg by mouth every 8 hours and Tamiflu capsules 30mg daily by mouth. [...]
  4. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the Abbreviated Survey (NY00370917) the facility did not ensure that each resident's representative was immediately informed when a resident had a change in condition or the potential for change of condition requiring physician intervention. This was identified for one (Resident #1) of six residents reviewed for Quality of Care. Specifically, on 1/26/2025 and 1/27/2025 Resident #1 presented with fever, tachycardia (increased heart rate) hypotension (low blood pressure) and critical lab results including a HGB (hemoglobin) 4.9g/dl (normal range is 13.0-17.0g/dl). The resident's representative was not informed of the change in condition, or the interventions provided. The finding is: [...]
January 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Abbreviated Survey case #NY00369007 and initiated on 1/21/2025, the facility did not ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, and the comprehensive person-centered care plan. This was identified for six (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6) of eighteen residents reviewed for Quality of Care and Treatment. Specifically, 1) Resident #1 had no documented bowel movement for eight consecutive days. 2) Resident #2 had no documented bowel movement for five consecutive days. 3) Resident #3 had no documented bowel movement for five consecutive days. The finding is: The facility's policy titled, Bowel Protocol dated 12/23/2024 documented the nurses shall assess and document/report the following: [...]
February 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint # NY00311574, NY00324554, NY00316227, and NY00331727) initiated on 2/07/2024 and completed on 2/15/2024, the facility did not ensure sufficient nursing staff were available to provide nursing services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This was identified during a review of the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report; a review of the Facility Assessment; and an observation during the Medication Administration. Specifically, 1) a review of the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report and the Facility Assessment (FA) identified that the facility did not ensure adequate staffing was available to meet the residents' needs on multiple days. [...]
  2. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, conducted during the Recertification Survey initiated on 2/07/2024 and completed on 2/15/2024, the facility did not ensure that pharmaceutical services including administration of all medications was provided to meet the needs of all residents. This was identified for four (Resident #35, Resident #164, Resident #15, and Resident# 99) of four residents observed during the medication pass observation. Specifically, 1) Resident #35 did not receive five of the 9:00 AM Physician ordered medications until 10:45 AM on 2/9/2024. 2) Resident #103 did not receive eight of the 9:00 AM Physician ordered medications until 11:00 AM on 2/9/2024, 3) Resident #99 did not receive nine of the 9:00 AM Physician ordered medications until 10:42 AM 2/7/2023. [...]
  3. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated 2/07/2024 and completed 2/15/2024 the facility did not ensure that it maintained medical records that are complete and accurately documented in accordance with professional standards of practice. This was identified for 1) one (Resident #77) of three residents reviewed for Hydration, and 2) one (Resident #31) of one resident reviewed for Bladder and Bowel. Specifically, 1) Resident #77, had a Physician's order to check the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter insertion site for redness and infiltration every shift. There was no documented evidence that the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter was assessed for redness and infiltration as per the Physician's order. 2) Resident #31, had a Physician's order to flush the Nephrostomy tube. [...]
February 28, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 11, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on 2/28/2022 the facility failed to ensure that each resident received care, consistent with professional standard of practice to prevent Pressure Ulcer (PU) development and to promote healing. This was identified for one (Resident #66) of three residents reviewed for PU. Specifically, Resident #66 was admitted with no PUs. The resident utilized an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) brace to the right lower extremity. On 12/10/2021 Resident #66 was identified with a PU to the right heel. The facility staff did not consistently conduct weekly assessments. Timely assessments by the Physician were not completed. Resident #66's was identified with skin impairment and was not referred to the wound care team until 18 days after the PU was first identified. The finding is: [...]
  2. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 11, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint # NY 00253069) completed on 2/28/2022, the facility did not ensure that each resident representative was notified timely of a resident's transfer from the facility. This was identified for one (Resident #307) of two residents reviewed for Notification of Change. Specifically, Resident #307 was transferred to the hospital on 2/9/2020 to rule out Gastrointestinal Bleeding, however, there was no documented evidence that the resident's representative was notified of the change in the resident's condition resulting in a transfer to the hospital. The finding is: The facility policy and procedure dated 2/22/2021 for Acute Change in Condition documented nursing staff are responsible to notify the resident representative following the resident's transfer to the hospital. [...]
  3. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 11, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint #NY00278230) completed on 2/28/2022, the facility did not ensure that a thorough investigation was completed to rule out neglect following a report of an incident. This was identified for one (Resident #303) of two residents reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, Resident #303 was found on the floor of their room on 6/20/2021, however, there was no documentation that an Occurrence Report investigation was completed. The finding is: The facility's policy titled Accident/Incident/Occurrence Reports (Patients/Residents) dated 9/2016 documented that all falls and/or lowered to the floor are to have an Occurrence Report completed for investigation and Quality Assurance (QA) review. Resident #303 was admitted with diagnoses which include Hydrocephalus and Bipolar Disorder. [...]
  4. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 11, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey completed on 2/28/2022 the facility did not ensure that services provided met professional standards. This was identified for one (Resident #17) of 5 residents reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 administered a crushed Potassium Chloride (supplement) Extended-Release tablet to Resident #17. The Manufacturer's specifications for the Potassium supplement specified that the medication should not be crushed. The finding is: The undated facility policy and procedure for Crushing of Medications documented the Physician should order the crushing of medications. The physician must document the rationale why a medication must be crushed. [...]
  5. D
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    F710 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 11, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on 2/28/2022, the facility did not ensure that the medical care of each resident was supervised by a Physician. This was identified for one (Resident #66) of three residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcer (PU). Specifically, Resident #66 utilized an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) brace to the right lower extremity due to paralysis. On 12/10/21 the resident was identified with an open area to the right heel and there was no documented evidence that the resident's change in skin condition was evaluated or addressed by the attending Physician until 1/7/2022 after the wound had declined to a Stage 3 pressure ulcer. Additionally, there was no documented evidence in the Physician's monthly notes that the progress of the wound was monitored by the attending Physician. The finding is: [...]
  6. B
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 11, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on [DATE], the facility did not ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was encoded and transmitted timely for each resident including a subset of items upon a residents' transfer, reentry, discharge and or death. This was identified for one (Resident #1) of one resident reviewed for the Resident Assessment Task. Specifically, after Resident #1 expired on [DATE] there was no documented evidence that the MDS was encoded and transmitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) System. The finding is: Resident #1 was admitted with diagnoses including Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Compression Fracture of T5-T6 Vertebrae. The Entry MDS assessment dated [DATE] was in place and documented accepted in the CMS System. [...]

Fire safety inspections

13 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 11, 2025, 9 on February 15, 2024, 2 on February 28, 2022.

Every fire safety citation13 citations
  1. F
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · August 11, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. D
    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
    K 531 · August 11, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · February 15, 2024 · fire safety evaluation s
  4. E
    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    K 916 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. D
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. D
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. D
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · February 28, 2022 · Waiver
  13. E
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · February 28, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
August 11, 2025Fine $153,911

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeNew YorkUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)2.953.633.86
Registered nurses0.480.710.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.713.183.42
Nurse aides1.72
Licensed practical nurses0.75
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)55.6%40.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover83.3%39.8%42.9%
Administrators who left2

CMS expects 4.57 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 3.04 on weekdays and 2.71 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.24 in April to June 2025 to 2.95 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20262.950.483.042.71 5.2%0 of 90115
Oct to Dec 20253.230.563.392.82 2.9%0 of 92108
Jul to Sep 20253.320.543.453.01 4.8%0 of 92105
Apr to Jun 20253.240.573.392.88 5.8%0 of 91107
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
New York, Jan to Mar 20263.550.683.723.139.8%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.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for New York

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
New York, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$23.36$21.04 to $24.9987,990
LPNs and LVNs$32.30$29.52 to $37.0039,400
Registered nurses$52.62$45.60 to $62.34205,810
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeNew YorkUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.314.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.31.31.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.93.13.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.91.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.212.514.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
8.86.54.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.113.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
19.920.623.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.39.612.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.91.41.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (58.0% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

58.0% this home

Better than the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 318 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

13.6% this home

Worse than the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 307 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

7.9% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 226 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

65.3% this home

Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 176 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

1.6% this home

Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 257 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

4.0% this home

Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 257 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

99.2% this home

Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 123 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: PORT JEFFERSON OPERATING LLC. CMS links this home to Carerite Centers, a group of 34 nursing homes averaging 3.6 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Einhorn, Neal5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual44%08/10/2017
Friedman, Mark5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual44%08/10/2017
Rudner, Akiva5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual08/10/2017
Sax, Steven5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual08/10/2017
Einhorn, NealManaging control - governing bodyIndividual08/10/2017
Friedman, MarkManaging control - governing bodyIndividual08/10/2017
Mandelbaum, JeffreyOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/24/2025
Marcena, NadgeffrenaOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/17/2024
Whang, SungOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2021
Mandelbaum, JeffreyAdp of the SNFIndividual11/24/2025
Marcena, NadgeffrenaAdp of the SNFIndividual09/17/2024
Whang, SungAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2021
Zucker, YossieAdp of the SNFIndividual08/22/2017

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 11, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 11, 2025: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 11, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
  4. How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 21, 2025: "Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.71 hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.18.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a get at its last inspection?
9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 11, 2025. The New York average is 8.1.
Has Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $153,911 in the last three years.
Does Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a 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 Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a?
CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Carerite Centers. Legal business name: PORT JEFFERSON OPERATING LLC.

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