The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Jefferson's Ferry
South Setauket, NY · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Jefferson's Ferry in South Setauket, NY has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with 5-star health inspection and quality ratings and a 4-star staffing rating. It reports 5.30 nurse staffing hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 fines in the last 24 months, and was cited recently for restraints, food temperature/palatability, and protection from abuse or neglect.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.3048 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3048.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.09
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 3.27
- Weekend nursing
- 4.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.4%18.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%3.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.4%19.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
14.8%10.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.5%17.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%12.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.3%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.9%6.7%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19. Cited August 2022 — widespread issue, minimal harm.
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F-Tag 888 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: C
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 47.8 residents on an average day (80% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.