Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation
Middletown, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075381) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $99,037
Phone: (860) 347-7286 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing at Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation of 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 39.2%, and the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $99,037.00 for Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Middletown, Connecticut, with 150 certified beds and an average of 137.6 residents. The facility is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has been certified since January 29, 1993. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings is as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.61, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 39.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $99,037.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details on the underlying findings.
Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 39.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $99,037.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 150 certified beds with an average of 137.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 29, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 8603477286 or check Medicare Care Compare for confirmation.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8603477286 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075381?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.