Jefferson’s Ferry Offers Short Term Respite Care to Support Caregivers

South Setauket, NY—August 2025– According to a study conducted by AARP in 2024, more than 40% of Long Island voters aged 40 and older report they are either currently caring for an aging loved one (11%) or have done so in the past (31%). Further, out of those responding, nearly eight in ten (77%) reported being emotionally stressed by their care responsibilities.

Recognizing the growing demand for support, especially among those caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community is proud to offer Respite Care Services for caregivers across Long Island. These services provide short-term stays for loved ones on Jefferson’s Ferry’s secure and welcoming campus, offering caregivers a much-needed opportunity to rest, travel, or attend to personal needs.

“Emotional stress and the inability to travel, work, or simply take a break are common realities for family caregivers on Long Island, especially as our aging population continues to grow,” said Bob Caulfield, President and CEO of Jefferson’s Ferry. “We understand the dedication, challenges, and rewards of caring for a loved one at home. Equally important is recognizing when caregivers need time to recharge—with peace of mind knowing their loved one is receiving attentive, compassionate care.”

Jefferson’s Ferry’s Respite Care Services include:

• Private studio apartments in a safe, state-of-the-art environment
• Specialized dementia care programming with both group and individual recreational activities
• Access to a secure, enclosed outdoor patio garden
• Chef-prepared meals tailored to residents' dietary needs
• Nursing care, including vital sign monitoring, eye drops, and injections
• Medication management and toileting assistance
• 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staff, emergency response, and security
• Special programming including music and memory, art and music therapy, massage and aroma therapy, pet therapy

Jefferson’s Ferry’s services are designed to offer comprehensive support, ensuring the well-being of both caregivers and their loved ones.

For more information about Respite Care at Jefferson’s Ferry, please visit www.jeffersonsferry.org or call 631-675-5550.

About Jefferson’s Ferry   www.jeffersonsferry.org

Jefferson’s Ferry is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community for active adults aged 62 and above, with Independent Living cottages and apartments, Assisted Living apartments, and a quality health care center all on one site.  A multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation project, “The Journey Toward Renewal,” has updated the life-enriching environment for residents at every stage of their life. Residents enjoy six distinct dining venues, an expansive Healthy Living Center and Fitness Center, and created a state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Therapy Center. Also new to Jefferson’s Ferry is “The Grove,” a Memory Support Neighborhood which provides a high quality of life and care for 20 residents diagnosed and living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

Jefferson’s Ferry offers exceptional living and amenities, including indoor pool, computer center, library, creative arts center, game room, walking paths, resident gardens, monarch waystations, recreational areas, and gazebos.  A mix of cultural excursions, civic activities, and a community of residents who help shape Jefferson’s Ferry’s future ensure a spirited and engaged lifestyle.  

The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry enjoys a 5-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and was named a “Best Of” nursing home by U.S. News & World Report.  Jefferson’s Ferry has repeatedly earned the industrywide Community Choice Award for resident satisfaction and engagement and has been recognized with the Activated Insights Award (formerly known as Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award) for seven years running. FitchRatings has assigned Jefferson’s Ferry a positive outlook BBB bond rating.  Jefferson’s Ferry has consistently been voted Best Retirement Community, Best Nursing Home and Best Assisted Living on Long Island by The Long Island Press and has been recognized for Excellence by the Hauppauge Industrial Association’s Business Achievement Awards program.  

For more information visit www.jeffersonsferry.org