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Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.6133 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $63,000 was recorded.

  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $20,395 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  7. 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.