Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationally. That overall rating is built from three separate scores, each measuring something different, and all three come in at 4 stars here, which tells a pretty consistent story across the board.

The Health Inspection rating reflects how the facility has held up under state inspections, looking at how many citations they received and how serious those issues were. A 4-star score here means fewer or less severe problems than most facilities. The Staffing rating tells you how much nursing time residents are actually getting relative to the number of people living there. Above average here means residents are less likely to be stretched thin across an overworked staff. The Quality Measures rating looks at 15 concrete health outcomes for residents, things like falls, pressure wounds, and how well pain is being managed. Scoring above average there suggests residents are generally faring well physically and clinically. Taken together, these ratings suggest Waterford is a solid choice worth considering, though visiting in person and asking questions is always a smart next step.

Staffing at Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, this facility actually stands out in a meaningful way, providing about 1.10 RN hours per resident each day compared to the Florida average of just 0.52. In practical terms, that means residents here are more likely to have a trained RN available when a health concern comes up, whether that is a change in condition, a medication question, or a wound that needs attention. However, when you look at total nurse hours across all staff types, including aides and licensed practical nurses, the facility comes in at 3.56 hours per resident per day, which falls a little short of the Florida average of 3.87. That gap could matter during the busier parts of a day, like mealtimes or morning routines, when hands-on help from aides is most needed. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, so it is worth asking the facility directly how they schedule their staff across different shifts.

Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a solid inspection track record. It holds a 4 out of 5 star health inspection rating, which is above average and reflects consistent compliance with state and federal standards. There are no government penalties on record and no fines have ever been issued against this facility, which is genuinely good news for families doing their research. While no facility is perfect, the absence of penalties suggests regulators have not found serious or repeated problems here. This is the kind of clean record that should give families a reasonable level of confidence when considering this facility for a loved one. You can compare this facility's record against others in Hialeah Gardens on the Hialeah Gardens nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what is your typical turnover rate for CNAs and nurses over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a medical concern in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff notice something is wrong.
4. How do you handle a resident who is unhappy, whether that means they are refusing care, feeling lonely, or having a conflict with a staff member or another resident?
5. Can I see the results of your most recent state inspection, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident here, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed, including meals, activities, and time outside their room?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.