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
5 of 5 overall
Jefferson's Ferry in South Setauket, NY has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and no fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is 4 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 5.58 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.585 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 5.585.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.10
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 3.53
- Weekend nursing
- 5.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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%12%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%2.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%12.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13%7.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.8%9.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.2%1.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.6%9.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%3%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
- 46.7 residents on an average day (78% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.