Jefferson's Ferry

Nursing Home · South Setauket, NY

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335833

Contact & location

500 Mather Drive
South Setauket, NY 11720
Suffolk County
Phone
(631) 650-2700
ZIP code
11720 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
47.8 (80% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Active Retirement Community, INC.
Medicare certified since
November 6, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.30 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.09 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.95 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.27 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.75 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
49.5 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 29, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
4 health · 3 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-13 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-31
2024-11-18 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-05-31 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-01
2022-08-30 Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2022-10-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Danowski, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Darwell, Wendy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Davidow, Lawrence (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Engelhardt, Debra (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kubasek-Shemitz, Kim (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Roberts, Kenneth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Shattes, Wayne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sini, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Snyder, Gloria (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Amtmann, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Caulfield, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Comerford, Anthony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Jefferson's Ferry?

Jefferson's Ferry has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Jefferson's Ferry have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.

Has Jefferson's Ferry been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Jefferson's Ferry?

(631) 650-2700. The facility is located at 500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.