Waters Edge Rehab & Nursing Center at Port Jefferson

Inspection Reports

Complaints

Nursing Home Complaints, November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2025

Number of Complaints
The total number of complaints received about the facility during the reporting period.
38 This Facility
51,680 Statewide
Number of Complaints per 100 Occupied Beds
This rate demonstrates the number of complaints and incidents received per 100 occupied beds during the reporting period. Occupied beds are approximated by taking the daily occupancy rate data from the most recent year's audited Nursing Home Cost Report. This rate allows the user to compare a specific facility's complaint experience with that of other homes or a statewide average.
47.1 This Facility
50.0 Statewide
Percentage of Complaints Representing Facility-Reported Incidents
Facilities are required to report certain kinds of incidents to the Department of Health whenever they occur, and these are included in the complaint count. This measure shows the percentage of complaints that represents such facility-reported incidents.
22.0% This Facility
54.0% Statewide
All Complaint-Related On-Site Inspections
The number of complaint-related inspections at the facility completed by the Department of Health during the reporting period. Not all inspections necessarily result in deficiencies being cited.
45 This Facility
7,360 Statewide
Citations
The total number of complaints-related citations during the reporting period.
5 This Facility
4,035 Statewide
Citations per 100 Occupied Beds
This rate demonstrates the number of citations per 100 occupied beds during the reporting period. Occupied beds are approximated by taking the daily occupancy rate data from the most recent year's audited Nursing Home Cost Report. This rate allows the user to compare a specific facility's complaint experience with that of other homes or a statewide average.
4.8 This Facility
3.9 Statewide

Complaints-Related Citations by Category, November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2025

Administration
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to administrative issues.
4 This Facility
Dietary Services
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to dietary services.
7 This Facility
Other Services
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to other issues, i.e., those that cannot be categorized under administration, quality of care, resident rights, diet, or physical environment.
0 This Facility
Physical Environment
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to the physical environment of the facility.
5 This Facility
Quality of Care
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to quality of care.
38 This Facility
Resident Rights
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to resident rights.
13 This Facility
Total Complaints-Related Citations
The total number of citations during the reporting period resulting directly from complaints made against the facility.
67 This Facility

Citations

Citations from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025

Citations Summary

Standard Health Citations
The number of citations falling into the category of standard health deficiencies, which pertain to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
52 This Facility
18 State Average
Life Safety Code Citations
The number of citations falling into the category of Life Safety Code deficiencies, which pertain to a wide range of requirements established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
8 This Facility
11 State Average
Total Citations
The total number of citations of any kind received by the nursing home during the reporting period
60 This Facility
29 State Average
Citations Related to Actual Harm or Immediate Jeopardy
The number of citations involving defiencies in which actual harm to a resident occurred, as opposed to deficiencies that only created the potential to cause such harm.
2 This Facility
1 State Average
Percentage of Citations Related to Actual Harm or Immediate Jeopardy
The percentage of citations received for deficiencies resulting in actual resident harm, as opposed to those that only created the potential for harm.
3.3% This Facility
2.0% State Average

The citations above resulted from a total of 8 inspections. There were also 14 inspections resulting in no citations.

Inspections (with citations)
8
Inspections (no citations)
14
Total citations
60

Citation Details

August 11, 2025 — Certification Survey — Health: 11 — LSC: 2

August 11, 2025 Certification Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
ADL care provided for dependent residents
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Administration
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Department criminal history review
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 0
👤Scope
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Infection prevention & control
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Label/store drugs and biologicals
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Reasonable accommodations needs/preferences
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Respiratory/tracheostomy care and suctioning
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 4
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety requiring immediate action. An event has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern

Substandard quality of care: a severe, systemic deficiency.
Responsibilities of providers; required notif
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 0
👤Scope
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Services provided meet professional standards
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Treatment/svcs to prevent/heal pressure ulcer
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.

Standard Life Safety Code Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Building construction type and height
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤👤👤Widespread
Widespread
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
Elevators
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
February 21, 2025 — Complaint Survey — Health: 4 — LSC: 0

February 21, 2025 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 1, 2025
Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc. )
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 1, 2025
Physician visits - review care/notes/order
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 1, 2025
Quality of care
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 4
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety requiring immediate action. An event has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death.
👤Isolated
Isolated

Substandard quality of care: a severe, systemic deficiency.
Corrected as of April 1, 2025
January 22, 2025 — Complaint Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

January 22, 2025 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Quality of care
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of February 1, 2025
February 15, 2024 — Complaint Survey — Health: 3 — LSC: 9

February 15, 2024 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Pharmacy srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 3, 2024
Resident records - identifiable information
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 3, 2024
Sufficient nursing staff
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 3, 2024

Standard Life Safety Code Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Building construction type and height
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤👤👤Widespread
Widespread
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of March 8, 2024
Corridors - construction of walls
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Electrical systems - other
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Fire drills
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Sprinkler system - installation
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
Subdivision of building spaces - smoke barrie
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 4, 2024
June 14, 2023 — Complaint Survey — Health: 2 — LSC: 0

June 14, 2023 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
ADL care provided for dependent residents
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 23, 2023
Right to choose/be informed attendg physician
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 23, 2023
June 8, 2023 — Complaint Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

June 8, 2023 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Provision of medically related social service
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of July 14, 2023
November 15, 2022 — Covid-19 Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

November 15, 2022 Covid-19 Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Reporting - national health safety network
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤👤👤Widespread
Widespread
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care.
November 29, 2021 — Covid-19 Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

November 29, 2021 Covid-19 Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Infection prevention & control
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of January 3, 2022

Enforcement

November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2025

Survey DateDetails
February 21, 2025
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-25-069
  • Stipulation and Order date: October 10, 2025
  • Fine: $10,000
  • Description: Quality of Care
November 29, 2021
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-22-008
  • Stipulation and Order date: January 13, 2022
  • Fine: $2,000
  • Description: Quality of Care
January 26, 2021
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-040
  • Stipulation and Order date: March 13, 2021
  • Fine: $4,000
  • Description: Other Services
October 16, 2018
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-19-035
  • Stipulation and Order date: August 19, 2019
  • Fine: $2,000
  • Description: Multiple Deficiencies
January 9, 2013
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-005
  • Stipulation and Order date: January 5, 2016
  • Fine: $10,000
  • Description: Quality of Care
June 27, 2012
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-097
  • Stipulation and Order date: January 5, 2016
  • Fine: $4,000
  • Description: Multiple Deficiencies