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Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation
111 Church Street, Middletown, CT 06457 · Lower Ct River Vly County · (860) 347-7286
150 certified beds, about 138 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075381 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 25, 2026, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 36 health citations since March 2022, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $91,899 in the last three years; the largest was $63,000, and the latest is dated March 5, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.61 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.46 of those hours.
39.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
CMS links it to National Health Care Associates, an affiliated group of 42 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
303/22
110/23
101/24
104/24
907/24
107/24
108/24
112/24
201/25
207/25
203/26
1203/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 36 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
3G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
26D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
March 25, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, and facility documentation for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #22), the facility failed to protect the resident from repeated non consensual physical/sexual contact by another resident (Resident #129) despite a known history of prior sexual abuse between the same residents. The facility failed to implement required safety interventions, ensure effective 1:1 supervision, separate the residents as care planned, or follow its Abuse and Sexual Interaction policies, resulting in actual harm to Resident #22. Resident #129, who had a documented history of sexually inappropriate contact toward Resident #22, again made non consensual physical contact by grabbing the resident's chest/shirt area while under 1:1 supervision, and the facility did not complete a Reportable Event Form or document the incident in Resident #22's medical record. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #43) reviewed for activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure that the resident was treated in a dignified manner.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 1 resident (Resident #107) reviewed for rehabilitation, the facility failed to notify the physician that rehabilitation services were not provided according to specialty service recommendations.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 7 nurse aide (NA #4 and #5) personnel files reviewed, the facility failed to ensure criminal background checks were completed, per the facility's screening prospective employee's policy.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the state agency.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse and protect the resident during the investigation.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to revise the care plan to address and prevent further occurrences of non-consensual physical/sexual contact by Resident #129.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interview for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #125) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to administer transdermal medication according to professional standards during a 2 week period when licensed staff applied a 12.5 mcg Fentanyl patch every 3 days despite the order directing 75 mcg be applied.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #103) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a safe transfer of the resident with a mechanical lift per the physician's order.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interview for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #125) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from a significant medication error.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #107) reviewed for rehabilitation, the facility failed to implement specialty service recommendations in a timely manner for a resident requiring rehabilitative services.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 1 resident (Resident #10) reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed maintain infection control standards for a resident requiring specialized airway care.
March 5, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility failed to provide adequate supervision and implement effective fall prevention interventions for a cognitively impaired resident with incontinence and a known fall risk, resulting in two (2) unwitnessed falls with major injuries (right and left humerus fractures).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and staff interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive, person-centered care plan to address a cognitively impaired resident's toileting needs and fall risk, including the absence of a scheduled toileting or prompted voiding program.
July 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure care was provided in accordance with the plan of care. The failure resulted in a fall with injury.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record and facility documentation, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #2) reviewed for medication errors, the facility failed to ensure a physician order was transcribed correctly, and failed to ensure the resident was free from a medication error.
January 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure staff reported an allegation of abuse timely.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure care was provided in accordance with the resident plan of care.
December 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #2) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to provide ensure the medical record was complete and accurate to include documentation of neurological monitoring per facility policy.
August 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) sampled residents (Resident #2) who were reviewed for an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse, the facility failed to ensure the resident's dignity was maintained when the resident attended a staff assisted outpatient appointment.
July 8, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for mechanically altered diets, the facility failed to ensure a meal served was of the consistency ordered by the physician to prevent an incident in which the resident choked on the food.
July 3, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #78) who was on a secured locked unit and wore a wander guard, the facility failed to ensure the residents wander guard was changed when it expired, failed to investigate and implement interventions after Resident #78 was able to exit the secured locked unit on [DATE]; and failed to provide adequate supervision and devices to prevent the resident from exiting the secured locked unit on [DATE] when the resident accessed the elevator on the 4th floor, (secured locked unit), took the elevator to the 1st floor, and walked out the front door unsupervised. These failures resulted in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, job descriptions, and interviews for 5 of 5 units, the facility failed to ensure the environment was clean, sanitary, maintained in good repair and homelike.
- E Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interview for 1 resident (Resident #57) reviewed for dental services, the facility failed to provide the necessary assistance to the resident to ensure dentures that had been made for the resident were provided timely.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to serve food at safe and palatable temperature.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to store food under sanitary conditions and distribute meals at a desired palatable temperature.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 residents (Resident #78 and 101), for Resident #78, reviewed for elopement, the facility failed to notify the resident representative and physician when the resident eloped from a secure locked unit, and for Resident #101, reviewed for infection, the facility failed to give prompt notification to the resident representative and physician when the resident had a change in condition.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #91) reviewed for skin conditions, the facility failed to monitor the resident for scratching/itching behaviors and utilize a prn anti itch medication as needed and for 1 resident (Resident #101), who had complaints of eye discomfort and had orders for compression stockings, the facility failed to ensure the resident was assessed by a registered nurse when the eye discomfort was noted and staff failed to apply compression stockings according to the physician's order.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 (Resident #289) reviewed for pain management, the facility failed to ensure the residents pain management needs were met.
- B Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #4) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure the resident or resident representative received the bed hold notice for a bed hold prior to being transferred to the hospital 4 times.
April 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #1) who required staff assistance with personal care, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was treated with dignity and respect by a staff member and the facility failed to ensure residents on the second-floor unit including Resident #1 were free from overhearing a staff-to-staff verbal altercation between two (2) nurse aides.
January 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and procedures, and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who was dependent on staff for activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure two (2) staff members provided personal care and a splinting device was maintained on in accordance with the resident care plan.
October 24, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for an allegation of abuse, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was treated with dignity and respect during care.
March 3, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and interviews for one resident (Resident #119) reviewed for pain management, the facility failed to ensure a policy for the administration of a specialized medication was established.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review and interviews for one of five sampled residents (Resident #97) reviewed for unnecessary medication, the facility failed to ensure a seizure medication was reassessed timely and failed to follow a physician's order resulting in unnecessary blood draws.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation and staff interviews for one sampled resident (Resident # 25) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from an accident while consuming a hot beverage.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on March 25, 2026.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | Fine | $13,257 |
| March 5, 2026 | Fine | $63,000 |
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.61 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.46 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.26 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.83 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.2% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.76 on weekdays and 3.26 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.38 in April to June 2025 to 3.61 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.61 | 0.46 | 3.76 | 3.26 | 10.1% | 0 of 90 | 138 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.51 | 0.48 | 3.66 | 3.11 | 11.1% | 0 of 92 | 138 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.46 | 0.47 | 3.61 | 3.06 | 16.8% | 0 of 92 | 138 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.38 | 0.45 | 3.53 | 3.02 | 10.8% | 0 of 91 | 135 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.4 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.9 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.4 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HARBOR HILL CARE CENTER, INC.. CMS links this home to National Health Care Associates, a group of 42 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smilovitz Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 5% | 01/01/2017 |
| Izask Keller S Corp Life Estate Trust Fbo Hymie Keller | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 8% | 12/31/1992 |
| Izask Keller S Corp. Life Estate Trust Fbo Perl Brown | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 8% | 12/31/1992 |
| Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 09/10/2021 |
| Senga Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 6% | 09/10/2021 |
| Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 09/10/2021 |
| The Harry and Helen Ostreicher Family Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 17% | 01/01/2009 |
| Laufer, Doris | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 09/08/1980 |
| Weberman, Peggy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/1980 |
| Zitter, Agnes | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 09/10/2021 |
| Rayel, Michael | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/22/2018 | |
| Ostreicher, Marvin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/10/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.26 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
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Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 25, 2026. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $91,899 in the last three years.
- Does Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to National Health Care Associates. Legal business name: HARBOR HILL CARE CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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