Jefferson's Ferry

Jefferson's Ferry is a senior care community located in South Setauket, NY. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living for older adults in the South Setauket area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (631) 650-2700.

With 60 beds, Jefferson's Ferry is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Suffolk County average about 189 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds. That is below the Suffolk County average of roughly 91%.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Suffolk County average about 3.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded no deficiencies.

Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Suffolk County average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.

The community is located in Suffolk County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 4 problems at Jefferson's Ferry. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Jefferson's Ferry offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 60
• Occupancy 80%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
• Annual staff turnover 50%
• Last health inspection May 2025