Nursing Home in Port Jefferson, NY · CMS Data August 2026

Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a

How Does Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a Rate?

Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Port Jefferson, NY. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 2.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on August 11, 2025, cited 9 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 2 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 2.9 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 9
Certified beds: 120

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

150 Dark Hollow Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777

2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	2 of 5	Below average
Health inspections	1 of 5	Much below average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for short-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	2.9 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.5 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	1.7 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	2.7 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	56%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	83%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
Last standard health inspection	August 11, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	9
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $153,911
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	9.1%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	23%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	2.9%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	8.8%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	11%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	3.4%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	15%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
Certified beds	120
Average residents per day	115
Ownership	For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name	PORT JEFFERSON OPERATING LLC
Chain or affiliated group	CARERITE CENTERS (34 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	December 1974
Councils	Resident council

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