Jefferson's Ferry
500 Mather Drive, Centereach, NY 11720 · (631) 650-2700
Non profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Jefferson's Ferry has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 0 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 29, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 13, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.November 18, 2024 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.30 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.09 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 47.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Amityville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio Bay Shore · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing Brentwood · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ross Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation Brentwood · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bellhaven Center for Rehab and Nursing Care Brookhaven · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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