Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Hialeah Gardens, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105554) · 214 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (305) 556-9900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.3%.
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Hialeah Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1987. The facility maintains 214 certified beds with an average daily census of 204.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Waterford holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.53 hours per resident per day, with 1.20 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued.
No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been indicated for Waterford, meaning it is not currently flagged by CMS under that program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Waterford has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Waterford is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.53 hours per resident per day, with 1.20 RN hours, and nursing turnover is 29.3%; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Waterford.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Waterford has 214 certified beds with an average daily population of 204.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Waterford is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at 3055569900 to confirm.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Waterford has been certified since February 27, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with Waterford scoring 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3055569900 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 3055569900 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?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105554?state=FL for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
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.