Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Jefferson's Ferry

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise attentive and caring staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

500 Mather Drive, South Setauket · South Setauket, NY 11720|60 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.6/5

based on 77 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Jefferson's Ferry has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: attentive and caring staff and clean and well-maintained facilities. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

82 public Google reviews available

Jefferson's Ferry is widely regarded as a high-end, well-maintained retirement community that offers a sophisticated environment for independent and assisted living. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive staff, high-quality dining options, and the variety of engaging activities available to residents. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, potential families should be aware that it is a premium-priced facility and there are isolated reports regarding maintenance and health concerns.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Attentive and caring staff
Clean and well-maintained facilities
High-quality, delicious dining options
Engaging activities and community atmosphere

Concerns

Maintenance and administrative responsiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 82 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1With such a high CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure that the attentive care mentioned by families remains consistent across all shifts?
2We've heard wonderful things about the dining options here; could you tell us more about how menus are planned and how residents participate in mealtime?
3What kind of engaging community activities or social outings are available to help residents stay connected with one another?
4How does the administrative team handle requests for facility maintenance or room repairs to ensure everything stays well-maintained?
5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
6Since the facility is so well-regarded for its cleanliness, what kind of daily housekeeping schedule do the residents experience?

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Key Review Excerpts

“My parents have lived at JF for over 10 years now. The staff is lovely, the activities are well-planned, the food is delicious, and most importantly the respect and care for the residents is obvious.”

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

“Compared to other nursing homes, this is a pricier option but you will see every dollar spent well and devoted to providing the best patient care.”

Family member · 2018★★★★☆

“My mom is 90 and has lived here for 5 yrs and loves it. We just visited her at Jefferson's Ferry and it was delightful. Met staff members and many knew mom by name and all were friendly.”

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★★

Source: 82 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

1.09hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

5.30hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

50%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

50%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.7%

Better than Avg

Here

5.7%

12.8%

19.5%

Suffolk

39.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility18.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

18.5%

14.1%

12.5%

Suffolk

9.8%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

91.5%

Suffolk

96.7%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility12.6%

Better than Avg

Here

12.6%

19.0%

19.5%

Suffolk

17.1%

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

11.5%

4.6%

6.5%

Suffolk

4.9%

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

10.6%

5.2%

5.8%

Suffolk

5.3%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

82.0%

77.4%

Suffolk

88.3%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

79.8%

78.8%

Suffolk

88.9%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

1.8%

1.6%

1.2%

Suffolk

1.3%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

7findings in history

Latest survey: 0 · well below NY avg (7.6)

2 complaint-triggered findings

Families have filed complaints leading to deficiencies regarding resident protection from abuse and improper use of physical restraints, raising serious safety concerns. The facility shows recurring issues across safety systems, food service, and infection control protocols. While all violations have reported correction dates, the pattern of complaints about resident protection and the range of operational deficiencies warrant careful consideration during any visit.

Jun 13, 2025Complaint1 finding

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

May 29, 2025Routine1 finding

0531Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Nov 18, 2024Complaint1 finding

0604Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

May 31, 2024Routine2 findings

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Aug 30, 2022Routine2 findings

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0888Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Jefferson's Ferry

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Danowski, JamesOfficer / DirectorDarwell, WendyOfficer / DirectorDavidow, LawrenceOfficer / DirectorEngelhardt, DebraOfficer / DirectorKubasek-Shemitz, KimOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(631) 650-2700

jeffersonsferry.org

500 Mather Drive

South Setauket, NY 11720

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

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Google Reviews

77 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit jeffersonsferry.org

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