Nursing homes in Port Jefferson, NY
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Port Jefferson, part of the Suffolk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Patients and families evaluating long-term care options in Port Jefferson, New York, can access performance data for the two nursing homes located within the 11777 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare, these Suffolk County facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Notably, the John T. Mather Memorial Hospital T C U currently holds a 5-star rating, representing the highest performance tier among local providers.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Port Jefferson
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CARERITE CENTERS1 home
- JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1 home
What to look for in Port Jefferson
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Port Jefferson
| JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSP T C U JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| WATERS EDGE AT PORT JEFFERSON FOR REHAB AND NRSG CARERITE CENTERS · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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