Nursing home · South Setauket, NY
Jefferson's Ferry
500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720 · (631) 650-2700
Jefferson's Ferry is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing home in South Setauket, New York (Suffolk County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2001. On average it cares for 46 residents a day (about 77% of its certified beds). It is part of a continuing care retirement community. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 5.68 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.15 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 5.14 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 60% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 29, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 0 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Active Retirement Community, INC.. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Jefferson's Ferry?
CMS rates Jefferson's Ferry 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Jefferson's Ferry have?
60 certified beds, with an average of 46 residents a day.
Does Jefferson's Ferry accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Jefferson's Ferry?
(631) 650-2700. Address: 500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).