Registered name: Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab
MIDDLETOWN, CT · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating despite a 5-star quality measures rating. It reports 3.61 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has $99,037 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $99,037recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6133.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
0.83
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.26
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
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
11.4%16.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%4.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%2.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.1%12.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.7%4.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.1%9.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.1%19.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.7%12.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
44.1%64.8%Worsening
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
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.3%93.4%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.5%64.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure each resident got needed dental services. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 791 — 42 CFR §483.55 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $63,000 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,395 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,642 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $99,037 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 5, 2026
$63,000
Federal fine
Mar 5, 2026
$20,395
Federal fine
Jul 3, 2024
$15,642
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
137.6 residents on an average day (92% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 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.