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HomeNew YorkWaters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg

Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg

150 Dark Hollow Road, Port Jefferson, NY 117776314735400WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(289 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $153,911

How Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
NY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.95 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
55.6%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the New York average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.95 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.62.
Reported RN time is 0.48 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Suffolk County 65+
263,382
17.3% of county
County Population
1,524,486
Suffolk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Port Jefferson, New York with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
115
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Suffolk
Last Inspection
Aug 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
136.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0695Immediate Jeopardy

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0710Potential for Harm

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$153,911
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 11, 2025
$153,911

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.72 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.95 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.6%
RN Turnover
83.3%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EINHORN, NEAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual44%Aug 10, 2017
FRIEDMAN, MARK5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual44%Aug 10, 2017
RUDNER, AKIVA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 10, 2017
SAX, STEVEN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 10, 2017
EINHORN, NEALMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 10, 2017
FRIEDMAN, MARKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 10, 2017
MANDELBAUM, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 24, 2025
MARCENA, NADGEFFRENAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 17, 2024
WHANG, SUNGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
MANDELBAUM, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 24, 2025
MARCENA, NADGEFFRENAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 17, 2024
WHANG, SUNGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
ZUCKER, YOSSIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 22, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg and nearby alternatives.

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Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg
Port Jefferson, NYCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $153,911
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CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg
Port Jefferson, NY · Current facility
—2/51/51/5$153,911
John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U
Port Jefferson, NY
1.2 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Stati, NY
2.2 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Jefferson's Ferry
South Setauket, NY
2.7 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Long Island State Veterans Home
Stonybrook, NY
3.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
St James, NY
5.5 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond
St James, NY
5.5 mi5/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg?▾
Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg had any health inspection violations?▾
Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $153,911.
What are the staffing levels at Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg?▾
Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg provides 2.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 0.75 LPN hours, and 1.72 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.6%.
How many beds does Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg have?▾
Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg has 120 certified beds with an average of 115 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Carerite Centers chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 1 in Port Jefferson. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg?▾
On Google Maps, Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 289 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Carerite Centers

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