Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (96% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
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.
Jefferson’s Ferry is legally operated by Active Retirement Community Inc (Not for Profit).
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.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 25 | 13 | This facility has 92% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (25 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 92% worse |
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Health citations
| 17 | 20 | This facility has 15% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (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 nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 200% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (4.2 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 200% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 6 | 9 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 83% | 44% | This facility has 39 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (83% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 39% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (0.56 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 12% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 13 | 15 | This facility has had 13% fewer complaint investigations than the New York average (13 vs. NY avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 13% fewer |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on May 2024
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,971 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 7 | 48 | 15,166 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 5 | 14 | 4,103 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 7 | 21 | 3,684 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,257 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 817 | 75 | 82% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 678 | 60 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 608 | 61 | 66% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 596 | 73 | 79% | 6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 49 | 53% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 385 | 65 | 71% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 358 | 48 | 52% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 304 | 51 | 55% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 33 | 36% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 30 | 33% | 1.3 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Jefferson’s Ferry from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (96% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New York average is: 55.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Nesconset | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#109 / 737 |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
NY AVG
87.2
Rank
#249 / 408 | +6% | 2.87
Facility
2.87
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#307 / 389 | -34% | -20% | $92.8k
Facility
$92.8k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#367 / 397 | 75
Facility
75
NY AVG
83
Rank
#472 / 616 | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#107 / 396 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#59 / 396 | 1 | 221 | - |
32
Facility
32
NY AVG
64
Rank
#948 / 1,149 | Nesconset Operating, LLC (For Profit) | $49.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$49.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$29.2M
Rank
#48 / 382 | $20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$15.4M
Rank
#75 / 382 | 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
55.8%
Rank
#307 / 381 | 335674 | ||||
| Jefferson’s Ferry | NH AL IL MC SNF | So Setauket | 60
Facility
60
NY AVG
160
Rank
#639 / 737 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NY AVG
87.2
Rank
#310 / 408 | +1% | 4.99
Facility
4.99
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#5 / 389 | +41% | +39% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 397 | 88
Facility
88
NY AVG
83
Rank
#230 / 616 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#2 / 396 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#1 / 396 | - | 53 | - |
21
Facility
21
NY AVG
64
Rank
#1,021 / 1,149 | Anthony Comerford | $36.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$36.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$29.2M
Rank
#100 / 382 | $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$15.4M
Rank
#128 / 382 | 44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
55.8%
Rank
#280 / 381 | 335833 | ||||
| Long Island State Veterans Home | NH ADC HOS SNF | Stony Brook | 350
Facility
350
NY AVG
160
Rank
#40 / 737 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
NY AVG
87.2
Rank
#295 / 408 | +2% | 4.63
Facility
4.63
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#55 / 389 | +54% | +29% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 397 | - | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#75 / 396 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#83 / 396 | 1 | 310 | - |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
64
Rank
#694 / 1,149 | Pat Rocco | $33.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$33.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$29.2M
Rank
#121 / 382 | $45.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$45.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$15.4M
Rank
#15 / 382 | 136.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
136.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
55.8%
Rank
#4 / 381 | 335758 |
Jefferson’s Ferry is located in So Setauket, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York State.
Jefferson’s Ferry is legally operated by 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%.
Yes, Jefferson’s Ferry allows residents to bring their pets.
Jefferson’s Ferry is registered as a non-profit in NY.
Jefferson’s Ferry has 60 beds.
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