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HomeConnecticutWater's Edge Center For Health & Rehab

Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab

111 Church Street, Middletown, CT 064578603477286WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(107 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
150
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
3 fine(s) totaling $99,037

How Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab Compares in Connecticut

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CT average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CT average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CT average
3.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.61 hrs/day
CT average
3.73 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.46 hrs/day
CT average
0.69 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.2%
CT average
37.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Connecticut average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Connecticut average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.46 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.69.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 3, 2024
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 25, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$15,341/mo
Connecticut median
Private Room
$16,425/mo
Connecticut median

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Middletown, Connecticut with 150 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
137.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 29, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lower Ct River Vly
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
121.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (36)

F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jul 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Minimal Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 6 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$99,037
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 3, 2024
$15,642
FineMar 5, 2026
$20,395
FineMar 5, 2026
$63,000

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.32 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.61 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.26 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.2%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%Jan 1, 2017
IZASK KELLER S CORP LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO HYMIE KELLER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Dec 31, 1992
IZASK KELLER S CORP. LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO PERL BROWN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Dec 31, 1992
MARVIN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 20125% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization10%Sep 10, 2021
SENGA TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization6%Sep 10, 2021
SUSAN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 20125% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization10%Sep 10, 2021
THE HARRY AND HELEN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization17%Jan 1, 2009
LAUFER, DORIS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Sep 8, 1980
WEBERMAN, PEGGY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Jan 1, 1980
ZITTER, AGNES5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Sep 10, 2021
RAYEL, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 22, 2018
OSTREICHER, MARVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 10, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab and nearby alternatives.

All Connecticut facilities
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab
Middletown, CTCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $99,037
Apple Rehab Middletown
Middletown, CT1.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Cent
Middletown, CT1.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Portland Care & Rehab Centre, INC
Portland, CT1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,033
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell
Cromwell, CT3.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $16,350
Pilgrim Manor
Cromwell, CT3.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,048
Apple Rehab Cromwell
Cromwell, CT4.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $27,991
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab
Middletown, CT · Current facility
—2/51/52/5$99,037
Apple Rehab Middletown
Middletown, CT
1.3 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Cent
Middletown, CT
1.3 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Portland Care & Rehab Centre, INC
Portland, CT
1.8 mi5/54/54/5$10,033
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell
Cromwell, CT
3.1 mi4/53/52/5$16,350
Pilgrim Manor
Cromwell, CT
3.2 mi5/54/55/5$12,048
Apple Rehab Cromwell
Cromwell, CT
4.7 mi2/52/54/5$27,991

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab?▾
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Connecticut is $15,341/month for a semi-private room and $16,425/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab had any health inspection violations?▾
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 25, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $99,037.
What are the staffing levels at Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab?▾
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab provides 3.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.32 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.2%.
How many beds does Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab have?▾
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab has 150 certified beds with an average of 137.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Connecticut, including 2 in Middletown. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab?▾
On Google Maps, Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 107 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of National Health Care Associates

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