Jefferson's Ferry
South Setauket, New York · CCN 335833
12 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 23
- Surveys
- 12
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 60
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Suffolk
- Medicare-certified since
- 2001
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=4, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Jun 13, 2025
514 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 5.30 | 4.69 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.09 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 49.5% | 36.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D125.0% | E250.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C125.0% |
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Jefferson's Ferry, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF604Nov 18, 2024
Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00344039) the facility did not ensure that all residents were free from physical restraints imposed for the purpose of discipline or convenience and are not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. This was identified for 17 (Resident #1 through, Resident #17) of 17 residents observed with alarms and reviewed for restraints. Specifically, 1) Resident #1 was observed to have a chair and bed alarm. 2) Resident #2 was observed sitting on an alarm pad that was connected to their shirt by a cord. 3) Resident #3 was observed with a clip attached to the back of the collar and connected by a wire to an alarm box hooked to the back of Resident #3's wheelchair. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 31, 2024
Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 5/28/2024, and completed on 5/31/2024, the facility did not ensure that food was served at a safe and appetizing temperature in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was identified for one (Unit 2 West) of two residents during the Dining Task. Specifically, the facility did not monitor the food temperatures of cold foods served to the residents. During a lunch meal observation on Unit 2 West, a tray of key lime pie with whipped cream measured a temperature of 66.5 degrees Fahrenheit. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600Jun 13, 2025
Based on observation, record review and interviews during the abbreviated survey (NY00374255) the facility did not ensure the resident's right to be free from abuse and neglect for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, During Activities of Daily living care Resident #1 fell from their chair to the floor and sustained an injury of a skin tear to the right lower extremity. Additionally, the resident struck their head on the floor and sustained a hematoma with an abrasion to their left forehead. […]
- No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadF888Aug 30, 2022
Based on interviews and record review, during the Recertification Survey initiated on 8/24/2022 and completed on 8/30/2022, the facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a contingency plan for staff who are not fully vaccinated to mitigate the transmission and spread of COVID-19. This was identified for one [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1] of one unvaccinated, medically exempted, staff reviewed for COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, the facility policy and procedure did not include a contingency plan for staff who are not fully vaccinated. Additionally, LPN #1's medical exemption form did not specify which authorized or licensed COVID-19 vaccine is clinically contraindicated for the staff member. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 23 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 13, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Nov 18, 2024Complaint1 finding
- May 31, 2024Standard1 finding
- Aug 30, 2022Standard1 finding
- Feb 13, 2020Standard2 findings
- Nov 30, 2018Standard1 finding
- May 3, 2017Standard2 findings
- Mar 31, 2015Standard2 findings
Show the 4 earlier surveys
- Mar 5, 2014Standard4 findings
- Mar 6, 2013—3 findings
- Jan 30, 2012—3 findings
- Feb 18, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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