Nursing home in Tavares, Florida
Solaris Healthcare Waterman
Medicare and Medicaid
4501 WATERMAN WAY, Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 609-4000
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CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home5
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home4
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Aug 1, 2025. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home4
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies on 3 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 11 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 11 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 3, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 5, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
Show the other 1 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home4.07 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.77 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home44.7%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 117.0 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Solaris Healthcare (22 facilities) |
| Legal business name | WATERMAN SNF OPERATIONS LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Oct 15, 2018 |
| County | Lake |
| CMS certification number | 106119 |
Also in Tavares
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Waterman | Acute Care Hospitals | No |