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Waters Edge At Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a

150 DARK HOLLOW ROAD, PORT JEFFERSON, NY, 11777
(631) 473-5400
120 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

150 Dark Hollow Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
335410
Care type
Nursing home
County
Suffolk
Facility name
Waters Edge At Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a
Street address
150 DARK HOLLOW ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone
(631) 473-5400

Waters Edge At Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Port Jefferson, New York. It is licensed for 120 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Port Jefferson and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Waters Edge At Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a 36 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $153,911 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Carerite Centers
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Einhorn, Neal
Direct owner · Governing body — 44% stake — since 2017
Friedman, Mark
Direct owner · Governing body — 44% stake — since 2017
Mandelbaum, Jeffrey
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Marcena, Nadgeffrena
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rudner, Akiva
Direct owner — since 2017
Sax, Steven
Direct owner — since 2017
Whang, Sung
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Zucker, Yossie
Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
9 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1974-12-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$153,911 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-11
Nurse staffing
2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$591 per day (≈ $17,970/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
47% Medicaid · 25% Medicare · 28% private/other
Occupancy
91% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
22% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-08-11Health inspection9 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0695
K · Immediate jeopardy
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0835
E · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-26
2025-02-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0711
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-04-01
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (23 citations)
2025-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-01
2024-02-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-04-03
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-03
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-03
2022-02-28Health inspection6 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0640
B · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0710
D · No harm found
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2022-04-11
2025-08-11Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-08-18
K-0531
D · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-08-18
2024-02-15Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-03-08
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0362
D · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0916
E · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-04
2022-02-28Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-06-28
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-04-27

Federal penalties

2025-08-11Fine$153,911
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335410.
What people say on Google.
4.0315 ratings on Google
★★★★★Ryan Case · 2026-06-05 · via Google

“5 stars for the staff. While the facility itself is somewhat average, the compassion, dedication, and quality of care provided by the staff are truly exceptional. My mother, who has dementia, was a resident for three months. At times, her condition made her challenging to care for, but the staff consistently treated her with patience, kindness, and respect. They always knew where she was, ensured…”

★★★★★Bruce Wolper · 2026-07-08 · via Google

“From day one I was incredibly impressed. Everything was clean the lobby is beautiful, but most importantly the people that work here really care and want to take care of everyone. From the administrator to the RN’s to the CNA’s to all team members everyone has been truly wonderful. Nothing short of excellent. I highly recommend this place for anyone’s loved one.”

★★★★★Marybel Kasten · 2026-04-22 · via Google

“My husband unfortunately lost both of his feet and needed to be placed in a rehab facility while he heals. He was placed at Water’s Edge Rehabilitation Facility. It has been nothing but a pleasure for my spouse while he has been there. While there have been many challenges for him, the staff at Water’s Edge Rehab have been there to assist him. Colin, the concierge, often stops by and chats with h…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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