Jefferson's Ferry

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Jefferson's Ferry

One Jefferson Ferry Drive
South Setauket, NY 11720
Toll Free: 1-888-233-1330
(631) 650-2600


Jefferson's Ferry is Long Island's premier retirement community for active, older adults. Your move to Jefferson's Ferry will open up a world of possibilities while providing the well-earned freedom from the worry of the high cost of long-term care and the burden of managing your home. Jefferson's Ferry is sponsored by the Mather-St. Charles Health Alliance as a not-for-profit community. Come find out how enjoyable life at Jefferson's Ferry can be. Jefferson's Ferry is located in South Setauket, surrounded by the picturesque Long Island communities of Port Jefferson and Stony Brook.

Jefferson's Ferry is a Lifecare Retirement Community, with independent residential living for active seniors, providing services and amenities, and long term care at no additional cost (should you need it). Residents live in their own apartment or cottage, decorated with their own furnishings and cherished possessions.

The Jefferson's Ferry lifestyle includes such amenities as an indoor swimming pool, fitness center library and computer center, fine dining in an elegant dining room, pub and café. In addition, you are guaranteed unlimited high quality, on-site assisted living and nursing care, if and whenever you need it. Residents have the peace of mind of a 24 hour emergency response system, round-the-clock security, and a 24 hour nurse on duty.


INDEPENDENT LIVING

Jefferson’s Ferry is a “Lifecare” CCRC, meaning our agreement includes a significant amount of health care in both the entrance fee and monthly service fees. In addition, our “Lifecare” agreement includes housing, residential services, amenities, as well as unlimited specified health-related services. As your health needs change, you can utilize our services and programs either on a temporary or permanent basis. Our lifestyle offers independent residential living for active adults and health care, should you need it, all on one site.

At Jefferson's Ferry, you will have access to all the community has to offer such as an indoor swimming pool, library and computer center, café and pub, arts center, fitness center and a host of other activities and amenities. In addition, you will be guaranteed unlimited high quality, on-site assisted living and nursing care, if and when you ever need it.

Since it is your home, you come and go as you please within a secure community of friends. Jefferson's Ferry will give you freedom from housekeeping, lawn care, home maintenance and other chores, allowing you the time to enjoy the things that are most important to you such as visiting friends, travel, hobbies and more. You have added peace of mind knowing that healthcare is available, when you need for as long as you need it.

Our Lifecare Agreements are either 90% Refundable or Traditional Contracts. The 90% Refundable provides a minimum refund of 90% of the entrance fee. The Traditional Contract declines over four years with a refund of the Entrance Fee less 4% after 90 days, then less 2% per month of occupancy.


SERVICES AND AMENITIES

In addition the each apartment comes with:

- Walk-in closets
- Window treatments
- Wall-to-wall carpeting or other high quality flooring
- Screened-in balconies or patios
- Range with self-cleaning oven
- Microwave oven
- Frost-free refrigerator with freezer
- Dishwasher in most units
- Washer and dryer
- Individually controlled base board heating and central air conditioning
- Comprehensive safety features including grab bars, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and sprinklers
- Sound resistant construction
- Gas fireplace in most apartments or cottages
- Extra indoor storage space
- Attached garages for each cottage
- Wired for high speed internet access

Monthly Service Fees include:

- Housekeeping every other week
- Weekly bed linen service
- Interior and exterior maintenance for your home and the campus
- One meal daily, with approved tray service during short-term illnesses
- Scheduled transportation within a 10 mile radius
- Real estate taxes and all utilities except telephone and cable television
- Continuously monitored emergency response system and 24-hour security coverage
- Professionally staffed Health Care Center
- Community and recreational facilities and programs
- Guaranteed skilled nursing care and assisted living in the Vincent Bove Health Center
- Parking for residents and guests
- Activities provided by Jefferson's Ferry

Benefits of the Jefferson’s Ferry Lifestyle:

- Elegant table service dining, catering to special diets
- Comprehensive service package allowing minimal time spent on chores, maximum time spent on individual pursuits
- Simplified approach to billing reduces burden of personal business
- Routine scheduled transportation lessens personal driving hassles
- Focus on wellness creates a holistic approach to health care
- Campus environment provides for choice of floor plans, individual décor and access to activities and events within minutes
- Location in South Setauket gives quick access to major highways and local shopping and cultural venues
- Peace of mind for you & your children
- Helps with estate planning
- No escalating healthcare fees under lifecare
- No Medicaid worries
- Protection of your assets & you control your money
- Financial benefit – Prepaid Medical Deductions
- Healthcare Costs are controlled


THE VINCENT BOVE HEALTH CENTER
Providing a continuum of care within a lifecare community.

The Vincent Bove Health Center offers enriched housing and skilled nursing in a gracious residential setting with elegant dining rooms, theme lounges and a comprehensive service program tailored to meet the specific care requirements of each resident. Jefferson's Ferry is committed to providing residents with the finest health care including on-site physical, speech and occupational therapy, fulltime dietician, pharmacy service, laboratory and x-ray services, visiting physicians and dentists and a 24-hour registered nurse on duty.

For those needing extra support in their daily lives, enriched housing at Jefferson's Ferry provides assisted living with a caring touch. Jefferson’s Ferry’s enriched housing program combines an attractive lifestyle with health and wellness services. Our all-inclusive program maximizes independence, ensures privacy and sets a high standard for quality of life.

Residents of Jefferson’s Ferry's enriched housing enjoy private, spacious studio or one bedroom apartments. All are barrier-free and include walk-in closets, tea kitchens, safety bars and emergency call systems. Residents are encouraged to furnish their private apartments with their own cherished treasures and furnishings.

Community members can directly enter assisted living or skilled nursing at our health center with an all-inclusive daily rate with no entrance or community fee.

Lifecare residents who first join Jefferson's Ferry in an apartment or cottage can transfer to enriched housing at no extra charge.