AdventHealth Care Center Waterman in Tavares has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with strong quality measures and staffing at 4 out of 5 and health inspections at 4 out of 5. It reported 4.07 nurse staffing hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included infection control, food handling, and resident self-determination.
Last inspection: April 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0664.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.77
Licensed practical nurses
1.05
Nurse aides
2.25
Weekend nursing
3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.7%5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%2.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%2.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.1%4.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%4.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%11%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
15.9%8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.1%97.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE · 22 homes · 3.9 stars avg
Occupancy
117 residents on an average day (98% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 7 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.