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Waterford, The
601 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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.
Waterford, The, in Juno Beach, Florida, is certified for 60 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Lifespace Communities chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 23.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Palm Beach Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 26 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.3% | 28.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 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: 6 Feb 2025, 26 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 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 | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 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 | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 1 Jul 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 1 Jul 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 1 Jul 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 | 25 Jul 2022 |
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 23.3%, RNs 43.8%; 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 | 13.6% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lifespace Communities Inc. Chain: Lifespace Communities (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespace Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/08/2009 |
| Lifespace, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 07/09/2012 |
| Lifespace Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2007 |
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 Palm Beach County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center | Boynton Beach | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10.1 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Chatsworth At Pga National | Palm Beach Gardens | 62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6.5 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Riviera Beach | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Finnish-American Village | Lake Worth | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24.4 | $9K | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Gardens Court | Palm Beach Gardens | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Health Center At Sinai Residences | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The | West Palm Beach | 230 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.4 | — | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Stratford Court of Boca Raton | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 33.3 | — | 26 Sep 2024 |
All 54 facilities in Palm Beach County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waterford, The been cited for?
15 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 Waterford, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waterford, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waterford, The?
It is part of the Lifespace Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lifespace Communities Inc, Lifespace, Inc. and Lifespace Communities Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waterford, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Feb 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.