Jefferson'S Ferry
South Setauket, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335833) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (631) 650-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson's Ferry has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Jefferson's Ferry reports total nurse staffing of about 5.30 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
Jefferson's Ferry has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Jefferson's Ferry is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in South Setauket, New York, in Suffolk County. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 47.8 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 6, 2001, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jefferson's Ferry holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 5.30 hours per resident per day, including about 1.09 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for Jefferson's Ferry — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates nursing homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jefferson's Ferry has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Jefferson's Ferry accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours, with nursing turnover of 49.5% and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Jefferson's Ferry and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 47.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Jefferson's Ferry is owned by a nonprofit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 6, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Jefferson's Ferry scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (631) 650-2700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (631) 650-2700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Jefferson's Ferry's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335833?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.