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Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehab And Nursing

Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehab And Nursing is a nursing home community in Port Jefferson, NY.

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Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehab And Nursing

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  • Interior

    A hospital room with a neatly made bed and simple decor.
  • Outdoors

    A business entrance sign for Water's Edge, nestled in a natural outdoor setting.
  • Decor

    A modern hallway with artwork on the wall.
  • Building

    A residential apartment building with a parking area and surrounding greenery.
  • Dining

    A modern dining area with tables and chairs, featuring a wooden floor and bright lighting.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped rehabilitation therapy room with parallel bars and exercise gear.

150 Dark Hollow Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

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

4.1 from 126 reviews
5 stars
87
4 stars
11
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 stars
23

Overall Review of Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehab And Nursing

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Concierge support stands out

Concierge support is a clear highlight in resident and family experiences.

Multiple reviews describe the concierge as a helpful liaison who answers questions and addresses concerns quickly. Families also credit concierge with making communication between staff and loved ones easier during rehab and nursing stays. Some reviewers specifically call out named concierge staff for being attentive, kind, and dependable.

common 9 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy helps residents progress

Physical and occupational therapy are frequently described as strong and motivating.

Residents and families repeatedly mention physical and occupational therapy as a major reason rehab feels productive. Several reviews describe therapists pushing for progress, helping rebuild strength, and providing exercises or coaching. A few also contrast the broader facility experience with therapy teams that still stand out.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care quality feels inconsistent

Some reviews report delays and inconsistent help when care is needed.

Alongside positive experiences, multiple reviews raise concerns about staffing and response time. Several reviewers describe trouble getting through by phone, call-bell delays, or waiting too long for basic assistance. Others mention periods where shifts felt short-handed, with families worried about communication and follow-through.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a recurring theme

Kind, attentive staff members are a common reason reviews recommend the facility.

Many reviews describe staff members as caring, friendly, and supportive for residents and visitors. Families frequently mention nurses, nursing assistants, and other team members treating loved ones with patience, kindness, and respect. Several also describe the experience as brightened by staff encouragement and professionalism.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness shows up in reviews

Clean rooms and a well-kept environment come up often in reviews.

A number of reviewers mention cleanliness, including clean rooms and the facility feeling bright and well organized. Some describe no foul odors and clean bedding being maintained during visits. A few negative reviews still question condition and cleanliness, but the overall thread in the reviews is that cleanliness is noticed.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining reviews range from improving meals to complaints about poor taste.

Several reviews praise food as getting better or describe accommodating meals, including diet-related needs. Other reviewers are much more critical, describing meals as cold, bland, or not good enough for residents. With both viewpoints appearing in the reviews, food quality seems uneven across experiences.

  • A modern dining area with tables and chairs, featuring a wooden floor and bright lighting.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Echo Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Steve Nenninger, NMD, ND, CDN (0.6 miles)
  • Pediatric Cardiology Of Long Island PC (0.8 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatric Ophthalmology (0.9 miles)
  • OCLI Vision Port Jefferson (0.9 miles)
  • Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery (1 miles)
  • Port Jefferson Speech & Hearing (1.6 miles)
  • Three Village Women's Health (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Steam Room (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Se-Port Delicatessen (1.7 miles)
  • Strathmore Bagels (2.1 miles)
  • Fratelli's Bagel Express (2.4 miles)
  • Green Tea Restaurant (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • John T Mather Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • St Charles Hospital (1 miles)
  • Main Lobby (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Student Activities Center (3.1 miles)
  • Crazy Beans (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Nesconset Bagel Cafe (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Heritage Park (3.2 miles)
  • Selden Dog Park (3.4 miles)
  • West Meadow Beach (3.9 miles)
  • Avalon Park & Preserve (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Stony Brook 17 (5.1 miles)
  • Regal Ronkonkoma (7.3 miles)
  • Island 16 Cinema de Lux (8.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Suffolk Transportation Coram (5.7 miles)

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