Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
150 Dark Hollow Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 · (631) 473-5400
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 9 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $153,911 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 11, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 11, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.August 11, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.August 11, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 11, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 11, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.August 11, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 21, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 21, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.February 21, 2025 · F0711 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 22, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 15, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $153,911August 11, 2025
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 | 2.95 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.72 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U Port Jefferson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- 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
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.