Solaris Healthcare Waterman in Tavares has an overall 5-star rating, with solid health inspection and staffing ratings at 4 stars and quality measures at 5 stars. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day is just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: August 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1325.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.84
Licensed practical nurses
1.01
Nurse aides
2.28
Weekend nursing
3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
4.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.6%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
20%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
82.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.8%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 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
114.4 residents on an average day (95% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 7 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.