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Jefferson's Ferry
500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720 (opens Google Maps) · Suffolk County · (631) 650-2700· 60 certified beds · avg 48 residents/day · certified since Nov 6, 2001 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 29, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.99
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 4 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · from a complaint F-0604
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. F-0804
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · from a complaint · F-0604 |
| May 31, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not make sure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19 in accordance with the federal requirements in effect at the time. · F-0888 |
Inspection trend by year
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | C |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.99
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.02
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.47
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.99 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 5% in New York; top 13% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.02 | 0.68 | 0.69 | top 10% in New York; top 15% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.47 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 5% in New York; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.86 | 0.48 | 0.48 | top 10% in New York; top 9% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 49.5 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 27% in New York; bottom 38% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 50.0 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 27% in New York; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.30, RN 1.09, weekend 4.75.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.30 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Jefferson's Ferry. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtmann, Brian | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2015 |
| Caulfield, Robert | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2009 |
| Comerford, Anthony | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| Danowski, James | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2010 |
| Darwell, Wendy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Davidow, Lawrence | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2022 |
| Engelhardt, Debra | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Kubasek-Shemitz, Kim | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2019 |
| Roberts, Kenneth | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2022 |
| Shattes, Wayne | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/1997 |
| Sini, John | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2007 |
| Snyder, Gloria | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
All 12 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What are your current staff vaccination and illness policies for protecting residents?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 50% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 35 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island State Veterans Home | 1.7 mi | Stonybrook, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson | 1.9 mi | Port Jefferson Stati, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a | 2.7 mi | Port Jefferson, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U | 3.2 mi | Port Jefferson, NY | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 3.5 mi | St James, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond | 3.5 mi | St James, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care | 5.1 mi | Smithtown, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at | 5.3 mi | Nesconset, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | 5.9 mi | Middle Island, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | 5.9 mi | Middle Island, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Island Nursing and Rehab Center | 5.9 mi | Holtsville, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Brookside Multicare Nursing Center | 6.7 mi | Smithtown, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Suffolk, NY — 41 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing — Brentwood, NY · overall 5/5
- Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing — Amityville, NY · overall 5/5
- Medford Multicare Center for Living — Medford, NY · overall 2/5
- Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing — East Islip, NY · overall 5/5
- Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC — Center Moriches, NY · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335833.