Jefferson's Ferry
Nursing Home · South Setauket, NY
Contact & location
500 Mather DriveSouth Setauket, NY 11720
Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 650-2700
- ZIP code
- 11720 – all care providers
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
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
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 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.