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Best Nursing Homes in East Setauket, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in East Setauket, NY using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in East Setauket, NY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in East Setauket, NY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 4.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in East Setauket, NY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

CMS & NY Dept. of Health data

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Nesconset (Southern Boulevard)
240
Facility 240
NY AVG 160
Rank #111 / 742
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
NY AVG 87.2
Rank #253 / 413
+6%
2.83
Facility 2.83
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #317 / 401
-34%-21%
$92.8k
Facility $92.8k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #378 / 409
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 83
Rank #435 / 591
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #108 / 408
3.0
Facility 3.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #59 / 408
1221-
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 63
Rank #947 / 1169
Nesconset Operating, LLC (For Profit)
$49.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $49.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #75 / 396
$20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #117 / 396
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 37%
Rank #312 / 396
335674
Jefferson’s Ferry
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
So Setauket
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #643 / 742
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NY AVG 87.2
Rank #314 / 413
+1%
5.46
Facility 5.46
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #6 / 401
+41%+53%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 409
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #213 / 591
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #2 / 408
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #1 / 408
-53-
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 63
Rank #1020 / 1169
Anthony Comerford
$36.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $36.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #105 / 396
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #138 / 396
44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 37%
Rank #285 / 396
335833
Long Island State Veterans Home
NH
ADC
HOS
SNF
Stony Brook (Felicita Road)
350
Facility 350
NY AVG 160
Rank #40 / 742
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
NY AVG 87.2
Rank #299 / 413
+3%
4.19
Facility 4.19
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #60 / 401
+54%+17%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 409
-
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #76 / 408
3.3
Facility 3.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #84 / 408
1313-
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 63
Rank #693 / 1169
Pat Rocco
$33.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #39 / 396
$45.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $45.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #17 / 396
136.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 136.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 37%
Rank #15 / 396
335758
Overview of The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset

Conveniently located in Nesconset, NY, The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is a premiere senior care provider that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community ensures residents receive unmatched care and support with their daily living activities or recovery process by providing an exceptional team of care professionals trained to deliver an array of services. Bright and modern accommodations are offered to provide residents a comfortable healing environment that fosters quick recovery.

Dedicated to helping residents focus solely on their recovery, the community also handles the housekeeping and laundry. Fine dining with delicious and nutritious meals are offered with coffee and snacks available throughout the day to make sure residents are always full. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive all the support and services they need to recover quickly and successfully.

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Overview of Jefferson’s Ferry

Jefferson’s Ferry sits at 500 Mather Drive in South Setauket, a continuing care community whose skilled nursing unit, The Vincent Bove Health Center, holds 60 beds under Active Retirement Community Inc. The range here is real: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care all exist within the same community, not as separate, disconnected offerings.

Most admissions to the skilled nursing side are short-term, covered under Medicare, and the facility also takes Medicaid and private pay. Occupancy sits at 88 percent, 53 of 60 beds filled. Getting around outside the community takes a car; the Walk Score is 21, solidly car-dependent.

Staffing is where the numbers actually say something concrete. Total nursing care runs 5 hours and 28 minutes per resident, per day, with registered nurses handling 1 hour and 6 minutes of that. Rehabilitation services round out the clinical offering, supporting residents working toward a return home or a transition to a lower level of care within the same community.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems and staffing and staff credentials, the kind of operational areas regulators typically review at skilled nursing units inside larger continuing care communities.

What can be said about Jefferson’s Ferry is that it is a skilled nursing unit backed by real staffing depth, embedded inside a continuing care community structured so a resident’s needs can shift, short-term rehab now, something more permanent later, without starting over somewhere new.

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Overview of Long Island State Veterans Home

Long Island State Veterans Home is a nursing home in Stony Brook, NY, offering adult day care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a supportive and welcoming environment, older adults, especially Veterans, have a comfortable stay. Excellent services, including 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and recreational opportunities, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care to live to their potential through customized care plans.

Light physical activities and social gatherings encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Residents can also relax and focus on recovery with thoughtfully curated amenities and accessible living spaces. Nestled in the tree-lined residential area of Stony Brook, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping Veterans thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in New York.

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Overview of Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center at Port Jefferson

Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Port Jefferson, NY, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community ensures older adults live comfortably, accompanied by a nurturing and welcoming environment. With 24-hour care, daily housekeeping, laundry, and nutritious meals, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Through an immersive and progressive rehabilitation program, the community strives to help residents recover and return to their routines.

Celebrations, crafts, and exercise classes enhance residents’ holistic well-being and encourage them to make friends. Residents can also relax and freely connect with their surroundings, with spacious outdoors and accessible amenities. A stress-free retirement is also guaranteed, as it is conveniently located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Port Jefferson. This nursing home provides high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, making it a good choice for senior living in New York.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in East Setauket, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New York Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in East Setauket, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in East Setauket, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in East Setauket, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in East Setauket, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.