Water's Edge Center for Health & RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 111 Church Street, Middletown, CT 06457
- CCN
- 075381
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 138
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $99,037 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 17 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Mar 2026 | 14 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 3 Jul 2024 | 15 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 7 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0625 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 7 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 2 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2022 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2022 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | Fine | $63,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Fine | $20,395 | |
| 3 Jul 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.61 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.26 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 39.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.7% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.4% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Harbor Hill Care Center, Inc.
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates (42 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rehab Middletown | Middletown | 3 of 5 | 24 | $0 | 7 Oct 2024 | |
| Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Cent | Middletown | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 11 Aug 2025 | |
| Portland Care & Rehab Centre, Inc | Portland | 5 of 5 | 4 | $10,033 | 10 Mar 2026 | |
| Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Cobalt | 1 of 5 | 32 | $37,440 | 19 Nov 2024 | |
| Apple Rehab Coccomo | Meriden | 1 of 5 | 21 | $14,069 | 4 Aug 2025 | |
| Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc | Meriden | 2 of 5 | 10 | $83,947 | 30 Mar 2026 | |
| Twin Maples Healthcare, Inc | Durham | 3 of 5 | 10 | $24,928 | 22 May 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Meriden | Meriden | 4 of 5 | 10 | $8,827 | 17 Feb 2026 | |
| Meriden Health and Rehab | Meriden | 1 of 5 | 11 | $29,965 | 13 Jan 2025 | |
| Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The | Meriden | 1 of 5 | 14 | $10,358 | 11 Mar 2025 | |
| Silver Springs Care Center | Meriden | 3 of 5 | 13 | $24,150 | 20 Dec 2024 | |
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 26 Nov 2024 |
All 17 nursing homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation (CCN 075381). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/water-s-edge-center-for-health-rehabilitation-middletown-ct-075381/
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Questions
- When was Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 25 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 3 Jul 2024.
- Who operates Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain National Health Care Associates. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.