Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A
Port Jefferson, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335410) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $153,911
Phone: (631) 473-5400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A provides about 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, and has a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
Yes, Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A has 1 federal fine on record totaling $153,911.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A is a 120-bed nursing home in Port Jefferson, Suffolk County, New York, with an average of 115 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since December 1974. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.95 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 55.6%, a relatively high rate.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $153,911.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Carerite Centers chain, which operates 34 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars, higher than this location's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 55.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $153,911.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 115 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Carerite Centers chain, which has 34 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, each on a 1-5 star scale, to reflect different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6314735400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6314735400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335410?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.