Water'S Edge
Hayward, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525632) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 934-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Water's Edge holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Water's Edge reports 4.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Water's Edge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Water's Edge is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1997. The facility is licensed for 50 certified beds and, per CMS data, serves an average of 36.2 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives Water's Edge an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.50 per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for Water's Edge (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
There is no record of an ownership change at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Water's Edge has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Water's Edge accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours, with a 51.9% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Water's Edge is certified for 50 beds and has an average of 36.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Water's Edge has been certified since November 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Water's Edge scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7159344300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7159344300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525632?state=WI.
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.