Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Jefferson’s Ferry is Long Island’s first Life Plan Community, a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community at One Jefferson Ferry Drive in South Setauket, Suffolk County, New York, owned by Active Retirement Community Inc. Newsweek ranked it #1 in New York State and #28 nationally in its 2026 America’s Best CCRCs list, placing it in the top 1.5% of approximately 1,900 communities nationwide. The Vincent Bove Health Center, its named on-site health facility, carries a 5/5 CMS Overall Star Rating across all five subcategories, and U.S. News & World Report designated it a Best Nursing Home for 2026 with High Performing ratings in both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care simultaneously.
The community has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 6, 2001. Its defining feature is the Life Care contract: residents entering independent living receive guaranteed access to assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing at predictable rates with little to no increase over their independent living monthly fee. The campus holds 248 independent living units, 60 private assisted living apartments, and 60 private skilled nursing rooms. Minimum admission age is 62. Those entering directly into assisted living from outside the community pay approximately $256 per day.
The New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care is the inspecting body. Four inspections are on record, all with citations, against a state average of nine with five carrying citations. The most recent, a complaint investigation on June 13, 2025, identified 6 citations and 7 deficiencies against state averages of 29 and 22. The one deficiency related to freedom from abuse and neglect was corrected by July 31, 2025. Earlier inspections cited isolated life safety and resident rights issues, all corrected within reasonable timeframes. No enforcement actions or fines appear in the record. Thirty complaints have been filed at a rate of 50 per 100 occupied beds, marginally above the state average of 49.9; none were substantiated.
The Pinnacle Quality Insight Customer Experience Award for skilled nursing has been received six consecutive years. Fitch Ratings upgraded the community to BBB+ with a Stable Outlook in September 2025. Waitlists exist for one-bedroom-with-den and larger units, consistent with the high occupancy the Fitch upgrade reflects. Confirmed amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, wood shop, movie theater, library, beauty and barber salon, restaurants, and gardens. Chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, medication management, and personal care are all included. Vision and dental care are available on-site.
Stony Brook University Hospital, ranked 10th in New York and High Performing in 19 procedures, is 2.2 miles away. John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson is 3.0 miles distant.
Jefferson’s Ferry suits active adults 62 and older planning ahead for the full care continuum, particularly those for whom the financial predictability of a Life Care contract is a priority. Families evaluating direct skilled nursing or assisted living admission should ask about the corrective actions following the June 2025 inspection and note that the complaint rate sits marginally above the state average.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
96% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
3% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Jefferson’s Ferry is legally operated by Active Retirement Community Inc (Not for Profit).
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
| 25 | 29 | This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (25 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 14% better |
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Health citations
| 17 | 20 | This facility has 15% fewer health citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (17 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 15% better |
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Life safety citations
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more life safety citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
| 6.3 | 7.3 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6.3 vs. NY avg 7.3).↓ 14% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.2 | 3.2 | This facility has 31% more citations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (4.2 vs. NY avg 3.2).↑ 31% worse |
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 5 | 5 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 5).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 83% | 56% | This facility has 27 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (83% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 27% worse |
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 30 | 79 | This facility has 62% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (30 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 62% better |
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Complaints per year
| 7.5 | 19.8 | This facility has 62% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (7.5 vs. NY avg 19.8).↓ 62% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.56 | 0.50 | This facility has 12% more complaints per bed than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.56 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 12% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 13 | 15 | This facility has 13% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 13% better |
The most recent inspection on June 13, 2025, identified one deficiency related to being free from abuse and neglect, which was corrected by July 31, 2025. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of isolated deficiencies involving life safety issues such as elevators and fire drills, as well as resident rights including physical restraints and staff vaccination compliance. Inspectors cited concerns mainly around safety systems and resident protections, with all deficiencies corrected within a reasonable timeframe. Complaint investigations were not substantiated beyond these findings, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows recurring but resolved issues without a clear trend toward worsening or improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Last Health inspection on May 2024
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
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Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
4.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from So Setauket's city center to Jefferson’s Ferry's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
8,356 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 20 | 62 | 14,656 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 8 | 24 | 3,816 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 8 | 14 | 3,727 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,816 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 968 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 737 | 74 | 81% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 716 | 60 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 708 | 63 | 69% | 5.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 514 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 61 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 406 | 59 | 65% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 384 | 48 | 53% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 20 | 22% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 34 | 37% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 30 | 33% | 1.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 3.8 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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The legal owner and operator of Jefferson’s Ferry is Active Retirement Community Inc (Not for Profit).
Jefferson’s Ferry has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NY state health department records, Jefferson’s Ferry's license number is 5151317N.
Jefferson’s Ferry's occupancy is 88%.
Jefferson’s Ferry has 60 beds.
Jefferson’s Ferry has had 25 recently reported deficiencies.
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