Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
150 Dark Hollow Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 · Suffolk County · 120 certified beds · avg 115 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1974
Part of chain: CARERITE CENTERS (34 facilities, chain avg rating 3.6★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
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 self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · Aug 11, 2025 · F-0695
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Why it matters: Mistakes in breathing care can quickly become life-threatening for residents who depend on oxygen or equipment.
Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.
Corrected: Sep 26, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Feb 21, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Apr 1, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (23)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Feb 21, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Feb 21, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit. · from a complaint |
| Feb 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| Jan 22, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Feb 15, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint |
| Feb 15, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 15, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility admitted a resident without a doctor's order, or did not make sure each resident stayed under a doctor's ongoing care. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 9).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | K ▲ |
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)
1 fine totaling $153,911.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Fine | $153,911 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 2.47 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 2% in New York; bottom 3% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.40 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 15% in New York; bottom 23% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.27 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 4% in New York; bottom 5% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.25 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 27% in New York; bottom 21% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 55.6 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 16% in New York; bottom 24% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 83.3 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 2% in New York; bottom 4% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, 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 2.95, RN 0.48, weekend 2.71. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einhorn, Neal | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 44% | 08/10/2017 |
| Friedman, Mark | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 44% | 08/10/2017 |
| Rudner, Akiva | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 08/10/2017 |
| Sax, Steven | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 08/10/2017 |
| Einhorn, Neal | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2017 |
| Friedman, Mark | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2017 |
| Mandelbaum, Jeffrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2025 |
| Mandelbaum, Jeffrey | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2025 |
| Marcena, Nadgeffrena | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2024 |
| Marcena, Nadgeffrena | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2024 |
| Whang, Sung | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Whang, Sung | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Zucker, Yossie | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2017 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U | 1.2 mi | Port Jefferson, NY | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson | 2.2 mi | Port Jefferson Stati, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Jefferson's Ferry | 2.7 mi | South Setauket, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Long Island State Veterans Home | 3.0 mi | Stonybrook, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 5.5 mi | St James, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond | 5.5 mi | St James, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | 6.1 mi | Middle Island, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | 6.2 mi | Middle Island, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care | 6.9 mi | Smithtown, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at | 7.6 mi | Nesconset, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335410.