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John T Mather Memorial Hospital - TCU in Port Jefferson, NY

John T Mather Memorial Hospital - TCU is a nursing home community in Port Jefferson, NY.

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John T Mather Memorial Hospital - TCU in Port Jefferson, NY

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  • Building

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  • Architecture

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  • Landscaping

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  • Garden

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  • Entrance

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  • Artwork

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  • Outdoor

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  • Healthcare

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75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 120 reviews
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68
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Overall Review of John T Mather Memorial Hospital - TCU

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Rehab care and therapy support

Residents describe recovery-focused care with hands-on therapy support.

One resident spent a week in the Transitional Care Unit for physical therapy after knee replacement and reported a dedicated team that helped them recover with clear step-by-step explanations. Another reviewer also highlighted short-term rehab as part of the services they sought for recovery.

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Food is repeatedly praised

Dining stands out, with multiple reviews praising the meals.

Several reviews mention the food as a bright spot during their stay, describing it as amazing and going beyond typical hospital meals. One person specifically credited the dining staff with following through on meal requests. Another review said the food was absolutely delicious.

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Nursing responsiveness with call bells

Many residents say staff responded quickly when they needed help.

One reviewer described using call bell buttons and said someone came quickly. Another review said they felt the staff took their health seriously, supported them through discharge, and helped them feel safe while they were unwell.

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Near the hospital

Reviews describe it as a go-to, local option for medical needs.

Some reviewers said they use the facility as their go-to hospital, including one person who said it was their choice even while living about 40 minutes away. Another review described it as local and connected to short-term rehab and specialized services.

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Waits and communication frustrations

Some reviewers reported long waits and poor updates during emergencies.

One negative review described waiting for a doctor for over an hour with repeated call bell requests and no return communication. Another review described an extremely long overall wait in the emergency department, saying they left and sought care elsewhere.

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Features

Housing

  • 16 resident community capacity 16 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Island - MacArthur (10 miles away) Long Island - MacArthur (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • John T Mather Memorial Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • St Charles Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • Main Lobby (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Long Island Pediatric Ophthalmology (0.1 miles)
  • OCLI Vision Port Jefferson (0.2 miles)
  • Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery (0.6 miles)
  • Dr Steve Nenninger, NMD, ND, CDN (0.8 miles)
  • Pediatric Cardiology Of Long Island PC (1 miles)
  • Port Jefferson Speech & Hearing (1.1 miles)
  • Long Island Limousine Association (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Echo Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Steam Room (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Se-Port Delicatessen (2.5 miles)
  • Strathmore Bagels (3 miles)
  • Fratelli's Bagel Express (3.2 miles)
  • Inferno the Restaurant (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Heritage Park (2.4 miles)
  • Selden Dog Park (3.6 miles)
  • West Meadow Beach (4.7 miles)
  • Avalon Park & Preserve (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Student Activities Center (4 miles)
  • Crazy Beans (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • Nesconset Bagel Cafe (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Suffolk Transportation Coram (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Stony Brook 17 (5.8 miles)
  • Regal Ronkonkoma (7.8 miles)
  • Island 16 Cinema de Lux (8.4 miles)

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