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Solaris Healthcare Waterman
4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Solaris Healthcare Waterman, in Tavares, Florida, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Solaris Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 18 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 19.2 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.7% | 46.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Aug 2025, 25 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2026 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | C | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.7%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.2% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.4% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Waterman Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Solaris Healthcare (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterman SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/05/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lake County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Center | Eustis | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Skytop View Rehabilitation Center | Clermont | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 43.3 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center | Clermont | 182 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7.7 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Edgewater At Waterman Village | Mount Dora | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Freedom Pointe Health Center | The Villages | 72 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 23.6 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lakes of Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center | Clermont | 80 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 17.5 | $14K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Lakeview Terrace Rehab and Health Care Center | Altoona | 40 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 30.0 | — | 2 Oct 2025 |
| North Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Leesburg | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 23.3 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Solaris Healthcare Waterman been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Solaris Healthcare Waterman been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Solaris Healthcare Waterman compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Solaris Healthcare Waterman?
It is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Waterman SNF Operations Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Solaris Healthcare Waterman last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.