Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation Center
Kenosha, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525281) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $54,055
Phone: (262) 657-6175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Waters Edge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $54,055.00 for Waters Edge, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1976. The facility is licensed for 128 beds and reports an average daily census of 96.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Waters Edge holds an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its staffing rating is 1 star, and its quality measure rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 63.2%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $54,055.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation. The facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes CMS considers to have a history of persistent quality problems and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Waters Edge is part of the Champion Care chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Waters Edge has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for 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, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with 63.2% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $54,055.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 128 beds with an average daily census of 96.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Champion Care chain, which has 22 facilities averaging a 2.2-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall composite rating (1 star).
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 (262) 657-6175 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at (262) 657-6175 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Waters Edge at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525281?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.