WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION
WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 150-bed nursing home in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1993-01-29. It averages 137.6 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
CMS lists 36 health-inspection deficiencies for WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION since 2022-03-03, 33 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-25.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G |
| 2026-03-25 | F0550, F0580, F0607, F0609, F0610, F0657, F0658, F0689, F0760, F0825, F0880 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2026-03-05 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2026-03-05 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 2025-07-30 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2025-07-30 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2025-01-30 | F0609, F0684 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2024-12-17 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2024-08-07 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2024-07-08 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D |
| 2024-07-03 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2024-07-03 | F0584, F0791, F0804, F0812 | 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. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2024-07-03 | F0580, F0684, F0697 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D |
| 2024-07-03 | F0625 | 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. | B |
| 2024-04-02 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D |
| 2024-01-02 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 2023-10-24 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2022-03-03 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | E |
| 2022-03-03 | F0684, F0689 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
Why was WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION fined 3 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Fine | $63,000 |
| 2026-03-05 | Fine | $20,395 |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $15,642 |
How is WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION staffed relative to the CT average?
| Measure | This facility | CT average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.61327 | 3.73452 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.2 | 37.4 |
| Average number of residents per day | 137.6 | 103.1 |
Who owns WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, and what chain is it in?
WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name HARBOR HILL CARE CENTER, INC. and belongs to the NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST, IZASK KELLER S CORP LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO HYMIE KELLER, IZASK KELLER S CORP. LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO PERL BROWN, MARVIN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012, SENGA TRUST, SUSAN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012, THE HARRY AND HELEN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST, LAUFER, DORIS, WEBERMAN, PEGGY | since 01/01/1980 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | ZITTER, AGNES | since 09/10/2021 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | RAYEL, MICHAEL | since 01/22/2018 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | OSTREICHER, MARVIN | since 09/10/2021 |
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